Tourist survives seven hours buried in Norway avalanche

A tourist was miraculously rescued after spending nearly seven hours buried under 1.5 meters of snow in an avalanche in Lyngen, northern Norway. The man, in his 40s or 50s, was found conscious in an air pocket, allowing him to call for help. Avalanche researcher Audun Hetland noted that survival past ten minutes is rare, making this case almost unique in history. Another member of the skiing group was swept into a fjord but managed to reach shore and alert authorities, while a third member remains missing. Mayor Erik Larsen referred to the rescue as a 'miracle,' reflecting the astonishment of rescuers who had expected the worst after such a long entrapment. Ongoing efforts are underway to locate the missing woman, who is also reported to be in her 50s.