American Archeologist Dies in Viking Ship Accident

A tragic accident occurred off the coast of Norway when a replica Viking ship, Naddodd, capsized due to unexpectedly severe weather conditions, killing 29-year-old American archaeologist Karla Dana. The ship was on a journey from the Faroe Islands to Trondheim, Norway, with a crew of six, including members from Switzerland, the Faroe Islands, and the U.S. A distress signal was sent out on Tuesday evening, and while five crew members were rescued by helicopter from an inflatable life raft, Dana was trapped beneath the boat and drowned. Authorities believe a powerful wave caused the vessel to flip, and her body was recovered the following morning. Dana's participation in the voyage was part of an effort to preserve Viking culture and navigational skills.