Tourist Survives Snow Avalanche in Norway
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March 19, 2025 18:56
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.