Search and rescue teams are returning to Stuðlagil in East Iceland on Tuesday morning to continue looking for a man believed to have fallen into Jökulsá á Brú the previous day.
Around 100 responders took part in Monday’s operation, with the Icelandic Coast Guard, police, rescue teams and swiftwater specialists involved before the search was scaled back after dark.
What’s the Story?
- The search began Monday after a report that a man had fallen into Jökulsá á Brú at Stuðlagil.
- Around 100 responders were involved, including Coast Guard and swiftwater rescue personnel.
- A full search is due to resume Tuesday morning and authorities say it will continue until the man is found.
A popular canyon with a difficult river
Stuðlagil has become one of East Iceland’s best-known tourist destinations, drawing visitors to the basalt-lined canyon carved by Jökulsá á Brú, also known as Jökla.
The river can be powerful and difficult to access. Iceland Review reported in 2024 that rescue teams recovered the body of a tourist near Stuðlagil after a woman fell into the river. The death prompted renewed discussion of safety measures at the canyon.
Water conditions can also change with the operation of the Hálslón reservoir. Iceland Review has previously reported on overflow from Hálslón affecting Jökulsá and Stuðlagil.
Authorities had not released the missing man’s identity as of early Tuesday morning. No conclusion should be drawn from the length of the search while the operation remains active.
Source: Vísir
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