Cargo Ship's Unlikely Landing: Crashes into Norwegian Man's Garden

Cargo Ship Crashes into Norwegian Man's Garden, Then Gets Refloated A bizarre incident unfolded in Byne,set near Trondheim, Norway, when the 135-meter Cypriot-flagged cargo ship NCL Salten ran aground and ended up partially embedded in Johan Helberg's front garden. The ship, carrying numerous containers, narrowly missed the house. Initial reports from Reuters described the situation as unusual and potentially dangerous. Authorities launched a salvage operation, successfully refloating the vessel after removing several containers. The operation was completed on the first try. Johan Helberg, the homeowner, expressed his relief in an interview, stating, "I'm glad that the salvage operation went well and that they didn't just tear it apart." He added with a chuckle, "That a ship in the shallows is an event, but half a ship in the shallows is a disaster." The incident highlights the potential risks of maritime navigation, even in seemingly calm waters. The successful refloating, however, serves as a testament to the efficiency and skill of the salvage crews involved.