Two Men Swept Into The Sea In Akranes

Two men were swept into the sea near the pier in Akranes around 8:00 this morning when a large wave dragged them into the water, reports RÚV. Two cars were also pulled in. The Akranes Fire Department rescued both men, who were then taken for medical care.

Emergency responders, including the Akranes Fire Department, were called out shortly after the incident.

Jens Heiðar Garðarsson, Akranes’ fire chief, stated that one of the men had been inside a car on the pier, while the other was standing outside another vehicle when the wave struck.

Firefighters managed to pull both men from the sea. According to Jens Heiðar, they were cold, wet, and had sustained some injuries, though their exact condition was unclear.

Both were transported to the West Iceland Healthcare Institution, with one later transferred to a hospital in Reykjavík for further treatment.