Man dies after falling into Tungufljót River near Geysir in Haukadal, Iceland

A man in his forties has died after falling into the Tungufljót River near Geysir in Haukadal, Iceland, earlier today. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident. Search and rescue teams from both local squads and the capital region were dispatched, along with a helicopter from the Coast Guard.

Despite their efforts, the man could not be revived after being pulled from the river. The conditions at the scene were challenging, with rain and high water levels in the river. The South Iceland Police Department is conducting an investigation into the accident.