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Missing Norwegian Trekker Sparks Urgent Search Efforts

8/20/2025

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Story summary

Norwegian trekker Steffen Skjottelvik, 29, went missing in northern Manitoba after departing Fort Severn on July 25.
He intended to reach York Factory by August 15; one of his two dogs arrived there.
Search efforts are hindered by costs and dangerous conditions, leading to calls for more resources from the RCMP.
Skjottelvik's family in Norway is fundraising to aid the search, while local leaders express frustration with the RCMP's response.

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Story summary

Norwegian trekker Steffen Skjottelvik, 29, went missing in northern Manitoba after departing Fort Severn on July 25.
He intended to reach York Factory by August 15; one of his two dogs arrived there.
Search efforts are hindered by costs and dangerous conditions, leading to calls for more resources from the RCMP.
Skjottelvik's family in Norway is fundraising to aid the search, while local leaders express frustration with the RCMP's response.