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Avalanche incident in Hemsedal - emergency response, rescue operation, and successful resolution
Hemsedal, Norway
Reported 2 hours ago(Mar 4, 2026, 3:42 PM)
Emergency services and volunteers responding to avalanche report. Dog reportedly caught in avalanche. Large snow masses remain on top, ongoing avalanche risk. Rescue teams en route.
Analysis
An avalanche incident in Hemsedal triggered a major emergency response and evacuation. Rescue teams, including avalanche dogs and a police helicopter, were deployed to the scene. The avalanche was successfully resolved with all personnel and equipment accounted for. The avalanche dog and handler were airlifted out and checked by medical personnel. Police commended all involved for their excellent response.
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- PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Avalanche incident in Hemsedal - emergency response, rescue operation, and successful resolution
Emergency services and volunteers responding to avalanche report. Dog reportedly caught in avalanche. Large snow masses remain on top, ongoing avalanche risk. Rescue teams en route.
Reported 2 hours ago(Mar 4, 2026, 3:42 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Avalanche threat in Hemsedal
Police in contact with person in avalanche-prone area. Helicopter and resources on scene. Priority is to evacuate person from danger zone.
Reported 2 hours ago(Mar 4, 2026, 4:40 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Avalanche incident in Hemsedal
Person who triggered avalanche found with dog alive, being guided out of avalanche-prone area by police helicopter.
Reported 1 hour ago(Mar 4, 2026, 4:49 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Skredhendelse i Hemsedal avsluttet
Skredhendelse i Hemsedal er avsluttet. Skredtatte og hund ble flydd ut og sjekket av helse. Politiet takker alle involverte.
Reported 52 minutes ago(Mar 4, 2026, 5:18 PM)