Boat Hits Rock Near Vaksdal, Two Injured
Two people were rescued after their boat hit rocks near Vaksdal, Norway. Both injured individuals were conscious and receiving medical care. The accident occurred in the intricate coastal waters between Osterøy and Vaksdal.
Two people were injured when their boat struck rocks near Vaksdal in western Norway. Emergency services transported both individuals to shore by boat. Both patients are now on land and receiving care from ambulance crews, according to police operations leader Tore-Andre Brakstad. The injured persons remained conscious and responsive throughout the rescue. The accident occurred between Osterøy and Vaksdal, a few kilometers north of Stamnes. This area features numerous small islands and rocky outcrops that can challenge boaters. Local fire departments responded quickly to the maritime emergency. Such groundings occur periodically in Norway's intricate coastal waters, particularly during summer months when recreational boating increases. The incident highlights the importance of careful navigation in Norway's famous but complex fjord landscape.