Body Found in Bergen following Search for Missing Man

Bergen, Norway – A body was discovered in the sea near Bergen on Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2026, during a search operation for a man in his late 50s who had been reported missing.

The man was last seen leaving a nightclub in central Bergen late Thursday evening. Following his disappearance, local police initiated a search effort that intensified throughout Friday night and into saturday.

The search involved a comprehensive deployment of resources, including drone surveillance and canine units, focusing on the Nordnes and Verftet areas. On Saturday morning, the Bergen Fire Service joined the operation, conducting a surface search along the coastline.

At 1:30 PM local time on Saturday, operations manager Steinar Hausvik confirmed that the fire service had recovered a body from the sea. While formal identification is pending, authorities believe the deceased is likely the missing man. Next of kin have been informed of the revelation.

The inquiry is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available. Authorities have not yet released data regarding the circumstances surrounding the man’s disappearance or death.