– It is true that we have an operation underway outside Kvaløya north of Tromsø, there is a boat that has reported problems, Håkon Kjøllmoen from the Central Rescue Center for Northern Norway confirms to Nordlys on Wednesday evening.
The boat took on water and a number of waves were reported in the area.
– We have sent a rescue helicopter from Tromsø to see if there is a need to assist, or if they can get to land on their own, said Kjøllmoen.
Another civilian boat was also in the vicinity in case further assistance was needed.
After a while, the rescue helicopter got bilge pumps on board the fishing vessel, and at midnight, the main rescue center reports that the bilge pump keeps the water from entering and the fishing vessel takes itself to shore.
Rescue resources are discharged and the incident is closed.
2023-08-16 21:00:41
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