A hunter in his 50s was safely hoisted from a steep 354-meter mountain in Namsos commune after getting stuck during an evening outing, according to local police and rescue officials. Emergency services deployed a rescue helicopter to extract the man, who was found tired but uninjured following the operation.
Rescue Operation at Trollknuten
Trøndelag police district received an alert via AMK at 18.15 stating that a man had become trapped in steep terrain near the mountain Trollknuten. Police operations leader Anlaug Oseid confirmed that the man belongs to a hunting team and was awake and oriented, though physically exhausted. Authorities reported no indications that he sustained any injuries during the incident.
Following the initial report, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre mobilized a SAR-Queen rescue helicopter from Ørlandet to assist the stranded hunter. Operations leader Svein Helgetun later reported that the helicopter successfully reached the man and transported him out of the mountain at 21.31. Helgetun confirmed that medical assistance was ultimately unnecessary.
Did You Know? Trollknuten is located innermost in Botnan, near Ekornfossen and Ekorndalen in Namsos commune, and features a wild, occasionally steep terrain that has previously seen rescue operations for hikers stuck in its slopes.
Terrain and Safety Context
The 354-meter-high peak presents distinct topographical challenges due to its steep and rugged environment. Previous search and rescue deployments in the area highlight the inherent difficulties faced by individuals crossing the rocky slopes and local gorges.
Rescue operation for tired hunter near Trollknuten mountain
Where did the rescue take place?
The operation took place near the mountain Trollknuten, located in Namsos commune innerst i Botnan, near Ekornfossen and Ekorndalen.
What was the condition of the man?
The man, who is in his 50s and belongs to a hunting team, was tired but awake and oriented. Police confirmed there were no indications of injuries and no need for medical help.
How was the extraction performed?
A SAR-Queen rescue helicopter from Ørlandet was dispatched by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to airlift the man out of the mountain terrain.
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