A 29-year-old American archeologist named Karla Dana tragically died after a Viking ship replica capsized off the coast of Norway. The incident occurred when a crew of six people sailed the open boat, called Naddodd, from the Faroe Islands to Norway. During deteriorating weather conditions on Tuesday night, a distress signal was sent, and the boat capsized off the coastal town of Stad. Five crew members were rescued by helicopter after boarding an inflatable life raft, but Dana got trapped under the boat and drowned. Authorities believe a strong wave caused the ship’s downfall. The State Department confirmed Dana’s death and extended condolences to her family. The rescue operation, captured in a video by Redningsselskapet, showed challenging conditions with heavy rain and strong winds. Dana, described as an archeologist and ethnographic field researcher, had expressed excitement about the journey on her LinkedIn page. She had mentioned fearlessly embarking on the Nordic voyage on the Viking ship replica across the North Sea, pushing through physical and mental limits to sail into history. The salvage operation was hampered by darkness and difficult weather conditions. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of maritime voyages, even for experienced crews.
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