Rescue operation after missing lobster fisherman in Langesund – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

At 7pm on Thursday evening, a rescue operation was launched after a lobster fisherman in Langesund. The man in his 60s has been reported missing by family members, who are concerned because they have not been able to contact him. – He must have driven to the marina in Langesund, left the car and driven out to sea with his boat at 10-11 on Thursday morning, says operations manager in the South-East police district, Erik Ullhaug Olsen to news. The car is left parked on the spot. The rescue boats “Stormbull” and “Uni Kragerø” are participating in the search outside Langesund. Photo: The rescue company Large crews are looking for The main rescue center coordinates the rescue operation at sea. – We have two rescue boats participating in the search, a pilot boat, a rescue helicopter, and the coast guard with several boats, says rescue manager Per Hognaland to news. In addition, the police state that a SeaKing helicopter and several police boats are also looking for the man. The boat they are looking for should be of an older type, 14-17 feet, open and white with 15 horsepower. – The rescue operation will continue until we find him, hopefully, says Hognaland.



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