Extensive Search Underway for Missing Person in Sandsfjord, Norway
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A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway in the Sandsfjord area of Norway, initiated late Sunday evening, as authorities express certainty that a missing individual was aboard a vessel departing from Stavanger. The search,encompassing both maritime and land-based efforts,continues with no results reported as of Monday afternoon.
Initial Reports and Search Activation
The South West Police District received notification regarding the missing person from individuals who were scheduled to meet the individual in Sauda. According to a statement released at 00:44 on Monday, “Several boats are included in the search for water and rescue helicopters seeking from the air.” The rescue operation officially commenced at 22:00 on Sunday, mobilizing a extensive response.
Police units are actively engaged in the search by boat, supplemented by assistance from private vessels. the Sea Queen,operated by the Southern Norway’s Southern Norway (HRS),is also deployed to the area.A senior official stated that authorities are proceeding cautiously with the investigation, especially regarding the release of personal details. “We want to be a little careful about it becuase this is about a small place,” the official explained.
Despite inclement weather – including rain and wind – search efforts have not been hampered. “There is some rain and wind, but not a lot of waves,” a spokesperson reported.”There are more boats out in the area. We have not considered reducing the search due to weather conditions anyway.”
Overnight Search and Volunteer support
The operation centre confirmed that searches continued throughout the night,covering both the sea and adjacent land areas. As of Monday, the search has expanded to include volunteers from the AFT (voluntary Organizations’ Rescue Forums), assisting police in scouring the coastline.
The Suldal Red Cross issued a public appeal on Facebook at approximately 13:00 on Monday, urging residents to check cabins, houses, boathouses, quays, and boats along the fjord.The organization emphasized the potential meaning of any observation, stating, “Each observation can be decisive.”
Communication Challenges and Ongoing Efforts
Efforts to obtain updated information from the South West Police District have been met with difficulty, as phone lines remain unanswered and the police log has not been updated since Monday morning. Despite these communication challenges, authorities remain committed to locating the missing person. The search in the Sandsfjord area remains active, with all available resources dedicated to the operation.
Why: A search and rescue operation was launched after individuals scheduled to meet someone in Sauda reported the person missing, believing they were aboard a vessel from Stavanger.
Who: The missing person’s identity has not been released. The search involves the South West Police District, HRS (Sea queen), volunteers from AFT, and the Suldal Red Cross, along with private vessels.
What: A comprehensive search is underway, covering both sea and land areas of the Sandsfjord. Authorities are searching boats, cabins, and coastline areas.
How did it end?: As of Monday afternoon,the search remains ongoing with no results reported. Authorities continue to dedicate all available resources to locating the missing person, despite communication challenges.
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