Tragic Diving Accident Claims Life of Young Diver in Norway
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- 05 Dec 2024
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A tragic incident occurred today in Norway, resulting in the death of a man in his 20s during a routine diving operation. The diver was working for KB, a diving and service company that provides essential services to the salmon farming industry.
According to a press release from the company, the accident took place while the vessel KB Floing was conducting a standard diving mission at Gjerdinga in the Nærøysund municipality on Wednesday afternoon. The diving boat was crewed by five individuals at the time of the incident.
Upon receiving the distress call regarding the serious accident, KB immediately notified the rescue services. Multiple emergency units responded to the scene, and the company activated a crisis team to manage the situation.
Colleagues retrieved the diver from the water and initiated first aid efforts. Unfortunately, despite these attempts, the diver was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel shortly after 2:30 PM.
Are Brekk, the general manager of KB, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating, "This is a deeply tragic event, which affects us all greatly. Our thoughts are primarily with the next of kin. At the same time, we are now focusing on taking care of our approximately 60 employees, who have tragically lost a colleague and friend."
The company has informed the diver's relatives and is providing them with support during this difficult time. KB is also in ongoing communication with the police and has notified the Labour Inspection Authority regarding the incident.
Brekk emphasized the company's commitment to prioritizing the needs of the relatives and employees while cooperating with authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. "Right now we are prioritizing the relatives and our employees, but will cooperate with the authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident," he said.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with diving operations, particularly in industries such as salmon farming, where underwater work is essential yet inherently dangerous.
