Missing Croatian man's body found in Norwegian boat

Norwegian authorities have identified the deceased man found in a boat in the Hundvåg area of Stavanger as a Croatian national who had been reported missing since 2025. The discovery was made on June 21, prompting an immediate investigation into the suspicious death.

Police are withholding the victim's identity until his close family members are officially notified. The investigation into his death is standard procedure when a body is found and the cause of death is not immediately apparent. Preliminary autopsy results have not provided a definitive cause, and investigators are awaiting the final report.

According to local reports, the man had been deceased for an extended period before being found. The boat itself had been unused on land for a considerable time before being moved to Hundvåg due to a change in ownership. The new owner discovered the body while inspecting the vessel.

Investigators have stated that the Croatian citizen had no known connection to the boat where he was found. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death remain unclear as the investigation continues.