Nigardsbreen 2 by sossy
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Norway, Breheimen, Nationalpark, Nigardsbreen Glacier
The “Nigardsbreen” glacier is the arm of the “Jostedalsbreen” glacier and is a popular tourist attraction.
When we arrived no boat was there at the moment to bring us across the lake to the glacier and we didn't want this because it seems to be to dangerous to get to close.
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* * *Some days ago we read in the newspaper:
A German couple in their thirties LOST THEIR LIFES in an accident at the Nigardsbreen glacier in Luster on Sunday.
Their CHILDREN WITNESSED the incident.
* * * After the guided glacier tour the family went back and were then hit by ice as the glacier calved. Glacial calving is the term used to describe when chunks break off the edge of glaciers.
The couple's two children, who are eight and ten-years-old, saw the accident, but weren't themselves hurt physically.
Glacier tour leader Bjørnar Bjørhusdal was quoted in “Fimbul Jostedal”: “I expected this to happen. A lot of people, especially tourists, choose to ignore both the barricades and the warnings.”
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Thanks a lot for all welcome comments and visits ;o))))
Comments (20)
sossy
mandala
blankfrancine
Sorry to hear of those poor souls who died. Stark beauty expertly captured.
byteline
Ein wunderschöner einsamer Platz, aber bestimmt sehr kalt.
eekdog Online Now!
Love that lake in this marvelous landscape shot.
Jean_C
Fantastic capture of this great landscape! But moutains are always dangerous, and it is a dramatic and very sad story for this family!
Leije
You are lucky to have seen such a beauty, but it may be dangerous, indeed ! Wonderful captures, Rita !
miwi
Und wieder mit der Camera zugeschlagen,wundervoll foto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UteBigSmile
It's a wonderful looking capture!
VDH
Very nice place, beautiful landscape, perfect captures !!
durleybeachbum
What a horrific accident in a place of outstanding beauty!
Madbat
People need to remember that nature has a really, really bad attitude.
Richardphotos
both captures are stunning landscapes. I have never seen a glacier in person
goodoleboy
Go ahead, Rita, paddle your way across to the other side! That would be quite an adventure. Love those monster patterns and texture, young lady.
hilmarion
diese Gletscherseen sind ganz herrlich, Rita. Ich habe so einen in den französischen Alpen im Tal der Wunder gesehen
virginiese Online Now!
I love the color of your glacier. It is true that they are very dangerous !
GrandmaT
Gorgeous spot! I love the color of the water. Sad to hear about the couple. People should heed warnings posted because they are there for a reason.
sharky_
Superb!!! Aloha
bugsnouveau
Wow, love it
jocko500
sad to hear the story of people losing they lives but thanks also in case i go and look a them. I will listen to the guides . wonderful image