A sailboat sank close to shore near Alstahaug in Nordland county. Emergency services responded to the incident on Friday morning.
A man in his sixties was rescued from the water by people who arrived at the scene. Officials confirmed the man was not injured.
Operations leader Kai Henrik Eriksen stated the boat went down in shallow waters. He described the situation as completely undramatic.
Police believe the man owned the sunken vessel. Fire department crews are investigating potential leaks at the site.
The Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received notification about the incident. Good weather conditions prevailed during the rescue operation.
Authorities are working to determine the boat's ownership. They say it is too early to confirm what caused the sinking.
No other individuals were involved in this maritime incident. The rescue operation concluded successfully without complications.
This incident highlights how quickly maritime emergencies can occur even in favorable conditions and close to shore.