Rescue teams searched throughout the night and morning for a missing teenager in Mosjøen. The boy failed to return home after attending a Halloween party for youth aged 16 to 18. Police received reports from the public about a possible lifeless person in the water.
Officials confirmed the tragic outcome in a statement. They said the teenager was found deceased in the water near the northern Norwegian town. Family members have been notified about the tragic incident.
Local crisis response teams are now involved to support affected individuals. The search operation began when the teen did not return at the agreed time after the youth event. Emergency services were preparing to launch a formal search when they received the public report.
Operation leader Thomas Jarnæs Coe described the situation as deeply tragic. He noted that volunteers were being mobilized just before the devastating discovery. The community in this Nordland county town now faces the difficult aftermath of a young life lost.
Such incidents highlight the importance of water safety awareness in Norwegian coastal communities, where many towns are situated near fjords and waterways. The timing during Halloween celebrations adds another layer of tragedy to this loss.