A 15-year-old boy has been found dead in Mosjøen, a small industrial town in northern Norway. Police confirmed the discovery on Saturday evening after an extensive search.
The missing teenager failed to return home after attending a Halloween party on Friday night. Family members alerted authorities when he did not come back from the youth event.
Search teams checked multiple addresses and areas throughout the night and into Saturday morning. Volunteer rescue groups joined the effort to locate the boy.
Police received a report from the public on Saturday morning leading to the discovery. The teenager was found in the water near the town.
Authorities stated they do not suspect criminal activity in the case. The family has consented to the release of the boy's name, identified as Mojtaba Alizadeh.
Operations leader Thomas Jarnæs Coe said in a statement that it is too early to determine what happened. Police are conducting a broad investigation to piece together the events leading to the tragedy.
Mosjøen sits along the Vefsn River in Nordland county, about 80 kilometers from the coast. The town of approximately 10,000 residents is known for its aluminum production and historic wooden architecture.
This incident highlights the challenges of youth safety during seasonal celebrations in smaller communities. The quick mobilization of both police and volunteers demonstrates how tight-knit Nordic towns respond to emergencies.