Many journalists around the world even risk their own lives when reporting on news such as wars, but also natural disasters or meteorological phenomena like this case. David Jørgenvåg, a journalist from Norway, had a problem in the middle of a live broadcast about Storm Ingunn. While he was on camera, a fish hit him in the face, causing the reporter to slip and almost land in the sea.
Despite everything that happened, Jørgenvåg remained calm while the production team helped him. The Norwegian journalist continued the broadcast and his team only managed to laugh at the end to enliven the scene. David was uninjured and in good health. The video of the exact moment of the animal's impact was shared on social networks.
The fish's strength almost pushes it into the sea
The force with which the fish hit journalist David Jørgenvåg in the face was surprising as he almost fell into the sea, which complicated the situation. In addition, it must be emphasized that this was a very dangerous area due to the strong waves that broke on the rocks. Luckily it was just a scare and the Norwegian was uninjured.
The reporter confessed this I had never experienced such an event during his career as a journalist on meteorological topics. His colleagues laughed at the scene and then continued reporting on the storm that would reach the shores of the European country.
The video went viral after it was shared on social media. Several users reacted with fear, but also with good mood. In some cases, netizens even shared memes or made funny comments about the effects of the fish. “I don't know, Rick, it seems fake,” “It shouldn't be, but I can't stop laughing, ha, ha, ha, ha,” “I love the reporter's reaction to the joke,” were some comments.
Another similar case in Wales
Aimee Bannister She is the journalist who had the same result as David Jørgenvåg. She reported about it Storm Gertrude from Wales when a huge fish hit him in the face in the middle of a live broadcast, sending him plummeting to the ground.
The incident occurred in 2016 and also quickly went viral after the video was released by the Craig & Aimee Channel. Unlike the Norwegian journalist, the young woman stopped the broadcast because she wasn't feeling completely well. “Thank you for the love. “Aimee’s face is still a little swollen, but she will recover,” wrote the members of the YouTube channel in question.
Red alert in the Nordic countries due to Storm Ingunn
In Norway there is a red alert Ingunndescribed as that Strongest storm in three decades with wind speeds of up to 180 km/h. This situation has prompted authorities to issue the highest alert near Trondheim, warning citizens of the dangers posed due to the strong winds and adverse weather conditions associated with this “bomb cyclone”.