According to Norwegian media, The 27-year-old was not alone at the time of the accident. On Sunday, the Pole decided to visit the so-called hole in the rock – a characteristic tourist attraction of Torghatten – together with other tourists. A total of nine people took part in the trip.
Norwegian police reported that when a man fell from a rock, the tourists who accompanied him rushed to helpthrowing a life preserver into the water. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old was unable to swim to it. Authorities recovered his body from the water on the night from Sunday to Monday. The police confirmed that it was the wanted tourist from Polish.
Norway. Tourist from Poland dies in unfortunate accident
At this stage the services do not suspect the possibility of third party involvement in the event.
— There is no indication that this was anything other than an accident. with the worst possible result, stressed local police chief Liv Versland Seland.
Another fatal accident involving Poles. Norwegian authorities announce inspections
This is the third fatal accident involving Poles in this place. In March of this year, a Polish couple fell from a cliff and could not be saved. In light of these events, local authorities announced carrying out security checks on the trail.
The so-called hole in the rock is a famous tourist attraction, also known as the “shot hole”. a hole in the rock, about 160 m long and up to 35 m highwhich offers a view of the sea.
Norwegian Tourist Association warns of the risk of falling into water characterized by strong currents.
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