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Police seek tips after finding tall, deceased man on Norwegian island

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • Police are seeking public assistance to identify a deceased man found on the uninhabited island of Mosken in Nordland, Norway.
  • The man, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old and approximately two meters tall, was discovered on June 12.
  • Authorities have initiated international police cooperation to help identify the individual, who was found wearing specific clothing and accessories.

Norwegian police are appealing for tips regarding the identity of a man found dead on the uninhabited island of Mosken in Nordland. The discovery was made by beach cleaners on June 12, and authorities have yet to determine who the man is or how he ended up on the remote island.

The deceased is described as being around two meters tall, with an estimated age between 40 and 60 years. Police believe he died between one and four weeks before being found. Despite initial investigations, police have not yet succeeded in establishing his identity, prompting them to launch international police cooperation efforts.

Details of the man's attire have been released in hopes of jogging someone's memory. He was wearing size 48 Tommy Hilfiger shoes, size 38/36 blue jeans, a size XXXL black hooded jacket, a Casio G-shock watch, and a ring. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at phone number 02800.

The police have conducted investigations to try to clarify the identity of the man, but have so far not succeeded. International police cooperation has therefore also been initiated, to possibly get help to clarify the identity.

โ€” Jรธrgen Bunk OlsenPolice attorney Jรธrgen Bunk Olsen of Nordland police district stated the ongoing efforts to identify the man.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.