TYSVÆR, Norway (AP) — At 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Tysvær mayor Monika Lindanger told Haugesunds Avis that key municipal officials had gathered at the town hall in Aksdal to assess the situation.
— What You can confirm at this time is that two adult men have been air‑lifted to Haukeland Hospital. Both were residents of Tysvær, Lindanger said Sunday night.
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She added that relatives have been notified and the crisis team has been activated.
— We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in constant contact with police, Lindanger said.
Police received a call at 6:40 p.m. Sunday reporting cries for help from Aksdalsvatnet.
All emergency services were on the scene by 6:52 p.m., and the two individuals were located at 7:07 p.m.
Officials said the men’s condition was critical Sunday night. Early Monday, authorities confirmed that both men had died, highlighting the hazards of winter ice on local lakes.
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