Israeli Tourist Dies After Kayak Capsizes in Norwegian Lake Storm
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
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- Israeli tourist died in Norway after kayak capsized.
- Storm conditions caused the incident on Lake Vangsvatnet.
- One tourist was rescued, the other died after a search.
- Israeli embassy and ZAKA are involved in repatriation efforts.
A 24-year-old Israeli man from Jerusalem died after his kayak capsized on Lake Vangsvatnet in Voss, western Norway, on September 30. The incident occurred during a storm with strong winds and high waves.
Norwegian police reported that the two tourists in the kayak encountered difficulties. Firefighters rescued one tourist from the water; he was conscious and transferred to medical personnel. The second tourist was found after approximately two hours of searching. Rescuers performed resuscitation efforts before he was airlifted to Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, where he was pronounced dead.
The search and rescue operation involved firefighters, police, a rescue helicopter, air ambulance services, drones, canine units, and volunteers.
The Israeli Embassy in Oslo and the Foreign Ministry's department for assisting citizens abroad are coordinating with the deceased's family and Norwegian authorities. The ZAKA organization is assisting with arrangements for the body's repatriation to Israel.
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