Tourist Survives Snow Avalanche in Norway

lyngen, norway - A tourist miraculously rescued after 7 hours buried under a snow avalanche in Lyngen, Norway. Rescuers shocked by survival against odds.

Tourist Rescued After 7 Hours

A tourist in Noorwegen survives a snow avalanche after being buried for 7 hours in Lyngen. Rescuers express shock at the miraculous survival.

Miraculous Rescue

• Man found conscious 1.5 meters under snow in Lyngen.
• Rescued by Kristian Midtgård with rescue dog Whiskey.
• Survival termed a 'miracle' by Mayor Erik Larsen.

Remarkable Survival

• Surviving a snow avalanche for 7 hours described as extremely rare.
• Scientist Audun Hetland notes typical survival time of 10 minutes.

Search Operation Ongoing

Man part of a group of three tourists warned of avalanche danger. One swept into fjord; search ongoing for missing woman.