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Reindeer Seen Swimming Near Djúpavogur
A reindeer went for a 20-minute swim near Djúpavogur last week, reports Vísir. Sigurður Már, a cameraman in the area, spotted the reindeer and told Vísir that it’s not something you see every day — a reindeer taking to the sea. “It…
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Three Little Reindeer: Visiting East Iceland’s Magical Reindeer Park
The thing I really loved about believing in Santa Claus was the idea that reindeer would land on our roof. It didn’t matter that our fireplace was non-functional and hidden behind furniture, when my mom would rattle those jingle bells at midnight,…
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Reindeer Poaching Investigation Underway
Police in east Iceland are investigating a potential reindeer poaching case, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir, we’re having a volcano themed giveaway! Follow our Instagram page for more…
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Reindeer Seen In Bakkafjörður Camping Site Every Day
For the past month, a group of reindeer has visited the camp site in Bakkafjörður every day, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the trips you can order from us! We handpick tours from…
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Four Reindeer Killed By Vehicles Since Mid-December
Four reindeer have died in two separate incidents since the middle of last month, East Iceland news service Austurfrétt reports, in both cases due to being struck by vehicles. This data has been made public by the East Iceland police. During the…
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Reindeer On The Road
Drivers in the east and southeast are urged to exercise caution as there have been a considerable number of reindeer sighted on the roads, according to a notification from the Road Administration. Drivers and passengers are asked to take special care after…
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Ask An Expert: Why Are There No Reindeer In Western Iceland?
You probably know that reindeer are not native to Iceland; they were actually brought to the country in the 18th century. Since then, they have done well for themselves, flourishing to such an extent that it’s not uncommon to encounter them in…
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Icelandic Road Administration Issues Reindeer Warning
If you are driving in northeast Iceland, keep your eyes peeled for reindeer. As RÚV reports, a large herd of reindeer was spotted on Háreksstaðaleið in northeast Iceland yesterday, prompting the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) to warn drivers to look…
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WARNING: Reindeer Crossing In Iceland
If you’re traveling by car through the east and southeast of Iceland, keep your eyes open for reindeer. Vísir reports that the Icelandic Road Administration and the East Iceland Nature Research Centre would like to remind prospective travelers that there are reindeer…
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Most Reindeer Mercifully Spared Being Hunted
Slightly fewer reindeer have been hunted so far this year than last year, and the majority allowed to be hunted this season are still running free. RÚV reports that reindeer hunting season is upon us once again, lasting from July 15 to…
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Reindeer Invade Bakkafjörður – VIDEO
A herd of reindeer recently visited the sleepy Icelandic town, leaving property and residents alike unharmed. RÚV reports that the herd inexplicably showed up last weekend, but did not stick around for very long. Bakkafjörður resident Járnbrá Ólafsdóttir was on the scene,…
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Dozens Of Reindeer Struck By Cars Every Winter
Cars and reindeer do not mix, as police in southeast Iceland are well aware. A reindeer was found struck by a car and laying by the side of the road in south Iceland this morning. This news comes just days after another…
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Reindeer Struck By Car In East Iceland
Bad weather conditions conspired to bring an untimely end to one of Iceland’s feral reindeer. RÚV reports that the reindeer was struck by a motorist just east of Reyðarfjörður late Wednesday night. The driver was not found culpable in the death, but…
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Reindeer Farm Faces Setback
Government officials have denied a permit for the creation of a reindeer farm, but the would-be founders are hoping to appeal to the Environmental Minister. Stefán Hrafn Magnússon, a reindeer farmer based in Greenland, and Björn Magnússon, a former farmer with a…
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Baby Reindeer Is Born
For the first time in seven years, a reindeer has been born at the Reykjavík Park and Zoo. The Reykjavík Park and Zoo reports that the young reindeer was born nearly two weeks ago, and the first to be born in the…
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Reindeer Swim Into Icelandic Harbour, Because Why Not?
A couple of reindeer swam into Höfn harbour in Hornafjörður yesterday, surprising boat captain, Gunnar Ásgeirsson, as they appeared alongside his boat. “Well [reindeer] go where ever they like,” said Captain Gunnar, who told RÚV that reindeer have been visiting nearby islands…
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Eight Reindeer Run Over In Last 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours eight reindeer have been run over on the stretch of road between Hvalneskriður and Berufjörður in East Iceland, reports RÚV. Guide Skúli Benediktsson reported five reindeer deaths, then another three were reported run over by Djúpavogur but…
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Reindeer Farm Possibly In The Works
Two Icelanders are hoping to start a farm of 200 reindeer, with the hopes of increasing that population tenfold over the next 10 to 15 years. RÚV reports that Stefán Hrafn Magnússon, a reindeer farmer based in Greenland, and Björn Magnússon, a…
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Hunters Asked To Stop Headshots
The Iceland Tourist Guide Association is petitioning hunters to stop shooting reindeer in the head, reports RÚV. The association argues that all too often first-time reindeer hunters miss and the reindeer ultimately die slowly and painfully from blood loss. “There is this myth that…
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Trading Reykjavík For Hornafjörður Reindeer
The novelty of a reindeer tour in the Icelandic countryside is the novelty of almost all ‘tours’ that take place in the Icelandic countryside: being in those pockets of remote beauty and getting the fuck out of Reykjavík for awhile. I took…