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What Happened To The Viking Ship Replica That Sunk Off The Coast Of Norway?

Author Cort Freeman
What Happened To The Viking Ship Replica That Sunk Off The Coast Of Norway? (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for HISTORY)

A massive 30-foot Viking ship replica recently sunk off the coast of Norway. While it may sound cool, the expedition ended up being deadly.

Just like vampire shows were popular during the late-aughts, Viking shows seem to be very in right now. So, the possibility of riding on a Viking ship replica would interest the masses. However, the replica did not fare well out at sea during a storm.

American Tourist Dies After Viking Ship Replica Sinks

According to People, the Viking ship replica sunk during an expedition from the Faroe Islands to Norway and was dealing with waves that went up to 16 feet high! That can be a lot for an open wooden boat to handle. Of the six people on board, only five were able to make it to an inflatable life raft, while one was not. One of the people who was able to exit safely was the boat’s skipper.

Eventually, they were airlifted by a helicopter with help from the Norwegian Coast Guard and brought to a secure and safe location. However, the body of an American tourist in her 20s was found close to where the Naddoddur capsized, roughly 60 miles off Norway’s west coast, per People.

Reports say the area had been having some extreme weather conditions during the time, and the trip had already been postponed for several days. A video was shared by Norway’s Sea Rescue Society showing the weather and water conditions the day the ship sank and it looks intense. It’s like stuff you’d see on those fishing shows like Deadliest Catch. I don’t know much about sea traveling, but I would not feel comfortable out on the water if it looked like that. You can see the video shared on X (formerly Twitter) below.

That’s scary! You can barely see feet ahead of you. It would be even more frightening if you were riding a wooden boat! I’m surprised it was able to go out into the water. The expedition was one that the actual Vikings would take more than 1,000 years ago, so I understand the thrill and how it would be a great trip–but only if the weather conditions are right!

An investigation has been started to look into the incident. The boat’s skipper has not been questioned yet but is expected to be soon. He has lots of questions to answer like why they went out that day and why did he board the safety vessel without one of his passengers? Hopefully, more answers come to light soon.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America

It’s always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you’re planning a big move. Now, there’s a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.

The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, “From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list.” Yikes.

Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let’s look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the “FBI’s most dangerous city” in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it’s St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it’s Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it’s Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, “each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents.” So, it’s not all dismal. There is definitely hope.

So, what’s the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. “The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high,” the study states. “The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety.” That said, I love Detroit, and even though it’s good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don’t write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.

Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.

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