The police received a report on Sunday afternoon that the boy had gone missing from his entourage on a hunting trip northwest of Vigeland in Lindesnes. – When time passed, it was decided to initiate a larger search, says operations manager Ole Bjørn Kleivane in the Agder police district. The boy was on a trip with family members when he went missing at around 1.30pm. As of Sunday evening, he has still not been found. Large resources have been invested in the search operation, and aid crews are constantly pouring in. The helicopter searches with a heat-seeking camera in the dark. The helicopter had to stop by Kristiansand on Sunday evening to refuel, but is back. Photo: Espen Sand / Lindesnes avis The rescue helicopter from Sola takes part in the search. Photo: Espen Sand / Lindesnes newspaper Over a hundred volunteers take part At 9pm on Sunday evening, it is approximately five plus degrees and clear weather in the search area. – We are keeping the pressure up now, and have lots of resources out, says the police’s task leader at the scene, Jørgen Andersen. The police have used dogs, cars and drones in the search. More than 100 volunteers have also stepped up to contribute. The Red Cross, Norwegian Rescue Dogs, the Scouts’ emergency group and Norwegian People’s Aid are all participating in the search on Sunday evening. – We have a good chance, and hope to find the boy, says Jørgensen at 7.15pm on Sunday evening. Several volunteers are contributing to the search for the seven-year-old. Photo: Espen Sand / Lindesnes newspaper Will continue into the night if necessary The police say that the missing seven-year-old has local affiliations. The search operation is ongoing in a larger area, northwest of Vigeland. The area in which the boy has disappeared consists of forest and slightly mountainous terrain. – There is dense vegetation, a lot of water and marsh. So the terrain is demanding for the ground crews. The search crews emphasize that the search will continue in full overnight if necessary. There is an influx of people who want to contribute to the search operation on Sunday evening. Photo: Kai Stokkeland / news A rescue helicopter from Sola searches the area on Sunday evening with a heat-seeking camera. Just before 8:00 p.m., the police report that the police helicopter will also be used in the search. – As of now, there is no need for more unorganized volunteers in the search, they write on X/Twitter. Several volunteers are contributing to the search for the seven-year-old. Photo: Espen Sand / Lindesnes avis Darkness creates challenges The search teams have been assigned different areas to search. In addition, police car patrols search along roads and places where the boy may have ended up. The hope was to find the missing boy before daylight disappeared. Jørgensen says the darkness creates challenges for the ground crews. – But it will be easier for the helicopter, which has a heat-seeking camera, adds the task leader. It is in this area that the search is ongoing.
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Nearly 150 people participate in the search for a seven-year-old boy – news Sørlandet – Local news, TV and radio
