The police confirm this in a press release. – This is a very tragic case. When children are involved in serious incidents, it makes an extra impression on all of us, says police station chief in Mandal Bernt Mushom. The next of kin have been notified. The police have no concrete evidence that the boy has been exposed to a criminal offence. The seven-year-old got away from his family during a hunting trip in a wooded area near Heddan, northwest of Vigeland in Lindesnes on Sunday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, he was found in the Langemyr area in Lindesnes municipality. It was a dog patrol from the police that made the discovery. – He was found in forest terrain, three kilometers north-east of where the boy was last seen, says Mushom. The deceased has been sent for a forensic autopsy. On Monday morning, the search for the missing seven-year-old was greatly stepped up. Photo: Synnøve Aksnes / Red Cross On Sunday, an extensive search operation was launched for the boy, and on the night of Monday, searches were carried out with a police helicopter, rescue helicopter and heat-seeking drones – in addition to 40 people on the ground – with no trace of the boy. Challenging terrain On Monday morning, the search was stepped up sharply. Between 150 and 200 crews from the Armed Forces, Home Guard and Civil Defense, in addition to police and volunteers from Agder and Rogaland, took part in the search for the boy. – We are facing a difficult and rugged terrain with a number of bogs. There are a number of forest roads and cabins nearby, but no cabin field, said task leader Trine Dragland on Monday morning. Dogs, helicopters and heat-seeking drones were also used in the search. Crisis team connected The boy is from Lyngdal and the crisis team in the municipality is connected. Mayor of Lyngdal Unni Nilsen Husøy said last night that her thoughts go out to the relatives. – Right now I feel that words are falling short. This is an issue that affects everyone in the municipality, in the neighboring municipalities and more or less all of Norway. Yesterday, Lyngdal church center was open for those who wished to gather. The church will also be open today. The police would like to thank everyone who contributed. – This is the biggest rescue operation in the district for many years, with sometimes up to 1,000 people involved and with resources from all over the country, says Mushom. Many gathered yesterday in Lyngdal church centre, Photo: Christina Hårvik Nieuwlaat / news
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Torjus Seland (7) found dead after search operation – news Sørlandet – Local news, TV and radio
