Missing Swedish girl found dead after Norway boat accident
An 11-year-old Swedish girl has been found dead after a boating accident in Norway's Lofoten islands. The tragic discovery comes two days after the tourist boat capsized, claiming two lives including a rescue diver. Norwegian police confirmed the recovery operation's sad outcome.
Norwegian police confirmed the tragic discovery on Sunday afternoon. Search teams found the 11-year-old Swedish girl's body at a depth of 25 meters in Lofoten waters.
The boat carrying six Swedish tourists capsized on Friday. The group included four adults and two children along with a fishing guide.
Rescue operations began immediately after the accident turned deadly. One diver lost his life during the search effort. Adrian Willyson Brask, age 36, died while trying to locate the missing child.
Police shifted from rescue to recovery operations on Saturday. Teams used underwater vehicles, boats, and shoreline searches throughout the weekend.
The coastal guard vessel KV Jarl located the girl's body at 11:45 AM Sunday. She was found near the boat's detached steering cabin.
Norwegian police spokesperson Mai-Wenche Hansen called the incident a very tragic accident. The Lofoten islands attract many international tourists despite their challenging maritime conditions.
This tragedy highlights the real dangers of Arctic waters even during summer months. Two families now mourn children lost at sea during what should have been a vacation adventure.