A hiker lost his way between two of Bergen's famous mountains with little phone battery remaining. Police launched a rescue operation between Ulriken and Fløyen after receiving an alert at 6:41 PM.
Operations manager Frode Kolltveit said a man in his twenties had gone off course during his hike. Conditions were challenging with darkness and rain showers. The hiker reported being cold and wet with minimal phone battery, according to police records.
Two hours later, the hiker encountered another person on the trail. He borrowed a phone and contacted police again. Authorities maintained phone contact with both the missing hiker and the phone's owner throughout the operation.
Rescue teams from the Red Cross, Norwegian Rescue Dogs, and Norwegian People's Aid participated in the search. They planned to meet the hiker along the route. He was not injured and eventually took the Fløibanen funicular down from Fløyen just after 9 PM.
An air ambulance initially joined the operation but faced challenges due to strong winds and low cloud cover. The aerial search ended around 8 PM. High winds also prevented drone use, so volunteer teams began searching the area on foot.
This incident highlights the real dangers of mountain hiking in Norway, even on popular trails near cities. Weather conditions can change rapidly, and proper preparation is essential for safety in Norwegian wilderness areas.