Local sources from Norway: TV2.no, lister24.no.
UK coverage: The Independent.
In a dramatic turn of events, Alec Luhn, a 38-year-old American journalist, has been found alive after he went missing in Norway’s treacherous Folgefonna National Park. Luhn, who is also a fellow of the Pulitzer Center Ocean Reporting Network and has garnered Emmy nominations for his work, embarked on a solo backpacking trip that went awry, leading to an extensive search and rescue operation. The Vest police district confirmed his discovery on Wednesday at 13:20, describing him as ‘awake and coherent’ despite suffering from exhaustion and a foot injury. He was subsequently transported to Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, by helicopter for treatment. Luhn had been missing since Thursday evening following an unfortunate accident in the mountainous region, which rendered him unable to exit the area by himself. A rescue helicopter eventually spotted him north of Buarbreen in the national park, waving for help. The rescue team, consisting of a rescuer and a doctor, was lowered down to him in a challenging operation applauded for its efficiency and the bravery of the volunteers involved. Approximately 60 volunteers, mainly from the Red Cross, alongside rescue dogs, drones, and a Norwegian Air Force helicopter, participated in the search effort, which was complicated by adverse weather conditions. Luhn, known for his climate journalism and passion for observing glaciers, had planned a four-day trip in the park. His wife, journalist Veronika Silchenko, who had previously made a public appeal for his search during their family holiday in Norway, expressed her relief and gratitude toward the rescuers. She is currently on her way to Norway to reunite with her husband. The successful rescue operation highlights the risks associated with exploring remote natural territories and the importance of preparedness and caution in such endeavors.
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