Swedish girl found dead after boat accident in Norway
A 12-year-old girl from Jämtland county has been found dead in the sea off Lofoten in Norway following a boat accident. The girl went missing during a family outing on Saturday, and her body was recovered on Monday after an intensive search operation. The family, who were on vacation, survived the accident.
The accident occurred on Saturday when the family was on a boat trip in the Lofoten archipelago. According to police, the boat capsized in the cold water, and the 12-year-old girl disappeared in the chaos. Her parents and a sibling were rescued unharmed, but the search for the girl continued for over a day with the help of helicopters, boats, and divers.
On Monday, the girl's body was found floating in the water near the accident site. Norwegian authorities confirmed the identity and stated that the preliminary cause of death is drowning. "We are deeply saddened by the terrible event that has happened. Our thoughts are with the family," a police spokesperson in Nordland told SVT News.
The family hails from Jämtland county in Sweden and was on vacation in Norway. The boat accident has caused grief in both Sweden and Norway, and the Swedish foreign ministry has offered support to the relatives. According to Aftonbladet, the search operation took place under difficult weather conditions with strong winds and cold water, which complicated the rescue efforts.
Expressen reports that the girl was the younger daughter in the family. Norwegian rescue authorities emphasize the importance of safety equipment on the sea in the Arctic climate. No other casualties were reported, but the incident highlights the risks of boating in Lofoten during the summer season.