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Shouldn't the authorities install railings around the dangerous edges? Why must wait for fatal accidents to happen?
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/man-dies-after-falling-from-mission-impossible-cliff-in-norway
Preikestolen, known in English as “Pulpit Rock” is a cliff in southwestern Norway overlooking the Lysefjord. PHOTO: RAYMOND LIU
UPDATED JUN 06, 2024, 08:24 AM
ROGALAND, Norway - A man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot (604m) high cliff in Norway that featured in a “Mission Impossible” film.
Preikestolen, known in English as “Pulpit Rock” is a cliff in southwestern Norway overlooking the Lysefjord. It is one of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes and sees more than 300,000 visitors a year, according to the country’s official tourism website.
Ms Nina Thommesen, police attorney for the Sor-Vest politidistrikt (police district), confirmed that a man in his 40s had died on June 3. She said the man was travelling alone and was found with his phone and ID. He has not yet been officially identified, but the police say they are “reasonably certain” of his identity.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/man-dies-after-falling-from-mission-impossible-cliff-in-norway
Man dies after falling from ‘Mission Impossible’ cliff in Norway

Preikestolen, known in English as “Pulpit Rock” is a cliff in southwestern Norway overlooking the Lysefjord. PHOTO: RAYMOND LIU
UPDATED JUN 06, 2024, 08:24 AM
ROGALAND, Norway - A man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot (604m) high cliff in Norway that featured in a “Mission Impossible” film.
Preikestolen, known in English as “Pulpit Rock” is a cliff in southwestern Norway overlooking the Lysefjord. It is one of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes and sees more than 300,000 visitors a year, according to the country’s official tourism website.
Ms Nina Thommesen, police attorney for the Sor-Vest politidistrikt (police district), confirmed that a man in his 40s had died on June 3. She said the man was travelling alone and was found with his phone and ID. He has not yet been officially identified, but the police say they are “reasonably certain” of his identity.
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