A miraculous rescue occurred in northern Norway where a tourist spent nearly seven hours buried under 1.5 metres of snow due to an avalanche. Despite most victims suffocating within 10 minutes, the man was found conscious thanks to an air pocket, allowing him to communicate with authorities. His rescue was described as unique by avalanche experts. Another tourist from the group was swept into a fjord but managed to survive, while a search is ongoing for a missing woman. Local officials termed the survival story a miracle.
People buried under the snow who survive an avalanche usually suffocate within 10 minutes. But seven hours is almost unique in history.
It was very surprising that he was still alive. All the statistics and experience say that it's not possible when you stay buried for so long.
The mayor of Lyngen called it a miracle, highlighting the extraordinary nature of the rescue effort.
The man was found conscious under about 1.5 metres of snow shortly after midnight, having spent nearly seven hours trapped beneath.
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