Two British men found themselves in a tragic situation while mountain climbing in Norway, resulting in one man’s death and the other sustaining injuries. The incident occurred when an avalanche fell as they were scaling a frozen waterfall at Gaustatoppen mountain on Friday. Unfortunately, rescuers faced challenges recovering the deceased due to adverse weather conditions.
The Foreign Office has expressed their support for the family of the British man who passed away and the other British man who was injured in Norway. They are working closely with local authorities to aid in the situation. The mountain in Norway’s southern Telemark county experienced the avalanche early on Friday afternoon, leading to the rescue team airlifting one of the climbers to the hospital the following day.
Despite efforts to retrieve the second man, the operation faced numerous delays due to the harsh weather conditions. The local emergency manager, Tor Einar Bakken, highlighted the complexities involved in reaching the climbers due to prevailing weather conditions, avalanche risks, and accessibility challenges. Ultimately, the man’s body was recovered on Tuesday morning by fire and police officers, who utilized ropes and abseiling techniques as helicopters were unable to assist in the recovery due to the poor conditions
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