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Norwegian Hiker Drowns in Manitoba's Hayes River

8/28/2025

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Story summary

Steffen Skjottelvik, a 29-year-old Norwegian hiker, drowned in the Hayes River, Manitoba.
His body was recovered following a search during his trek from Fort Severn to York Factory.
An autopsy confirmed that drowning was the cause of death.
His family intends to travel to Canada to retrieve his body and express gratitude to searchers.

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Story summary

Steffen Skjottelvik, a 29-year-old Norwegian hiker, drowned in the Hayes River, Manitoba.
His body was recovered following a search during his trek from Fort Severn to York Factory.
An autopsy confirmed that drowning was the cause of death.
His family intends to travel to Canada to retrieve his body and express gratitude to searchers.