July 23, 201115 yr Norwegian press conference Saturday morning: DEATH TOLL on the island of Utöya has risen to AT LEAST 84. Total number of DEATHS in Norway is 91 (at least 84 on the island of Utöya plus 7 in Oslo).
July 23, 201115 yr A fast moving story being reported here. This ITN report posted overnight is already out of date. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQooZ-IETBM]Norway rocked by twin attacks - YouTube[/ame]
July 23, 201115 yr I just woke up to the news that 91 people are dead and it's awful I can't imagine how the victims of this are feeling and for the families either.
July 23, 201115 yr Author I'm pretty sure both my friends made it. They're gonna start identifying bodies now, families haven't been informed so a lot of people are going through hell right now. Turns out the gunman was probably there because of Gro Harlem Brundtland visiting (unpopular ex PM)...this turned out so much worse than anyone expected. edit: Just heard that both are fine, the older brother is in the hospital with 4 bullet wounds after trying to help others.
July 23, 201115 yr Agh I am so glad that they are ok. I'm terrified that my friend might be dead though. According to another person who was there, he was one of the swimmers trying to escape. he might have drowned. But I'm still hoping with all my heart that he is alive. He has to be alive.
July 23, 201115 yr It's terrifying.. MY thoughts go to the people who have lost their loved ones.. :( And to everyone in Norway.. Terrible.
July 23, 201115 yr Author Hope you friend's ok, Ainsley Norwegian newspaper VG just ran this headline -The First Thing He Did Was Shoot the Cutest Girl He Saw I feel sick
July 23, 201115 yr I got through this terrible news from the internet since here in my country for some reason it is not really broadcasted on TV, but well it really should. I just can feel sorry for everything that happened as Norway is such a peaceful country with no apparent reason to deserve this and hope everything's gonna be fixed cause it will soon! Norway is a very strong nation and I believe it'll get through this in the best of ways. Get united and stay strong Norway! :) Norwegians are not prepared for attendats is peaceful people........... :(
July 23, 201115 yr I'm pretty sure both my friends made it. They're gonna start identifying bodies now, families haven't been informed so a lot of people are going through hell right now. Turns out the gunman was probably there because of Gro Harlem Brundtland visiting (unpopular ex PM)...this turned out so much worse than anyone expected. edit: Just heard that both are fine, the older brother is in the hospital with 4 bullet wounds after trying to help others. I AM GLAD THAT THEY MADE IT. I HOPE THAT THE OLDER BROTHER WILL OVERCOME HIS WOUNDS WITHOUT LONG-TERM EFFECTS. WHAT AN ORDEAL THEY HAVE ALL BEEN THROUGH. I HEARD 2 GIRLS' ACCOUNTS OF EVENTS. SO TERRIBLE. Agh I am so glad that they are ok. I'm terrified that my friend might be dead though. According to another person who was there, he was one of the swimmers trying to escape. he might have drowned. But I'm still hoping with all my heart that he is alive. He has to be alive. I HOPE THAT YOUR FRIEND HAS MADE IT, AINSLEY.
July 23, 201115 yr I understand that many accounts from survivors talk about a shooter who was not wearing a police uniform. That suggests that there were 2 men as the one arrested wore a police uniform. Really scary, indeed.
July 23, 201115 yr ^ oh god no, I really hope that there is just one shooter. I can't stand the thought that there is another man out there, and we don't know who he is. 10 kids from my town were killed. 1 injured badly, 1 missing. that 1 missing person is my friend.
July 23, 201115 yr Never realised the full horror of it when I posted here yesterday. This is a unbelievably horrible thing to be reading about. The fact it happened in Norway as well makes it even more shocking. Thoughts with ainsley, The Final Track and all our friends from across the sea.
July 23, 201115 yr @ainsley I really hope your friend is found alive and safe. I am deeply sorry for what has happened in Norway. My condolences for the Norwegian people and those who lost a loved one. How could this happen in one of the most peaceful places in the world? This is shocking news. :(
July 23, 201115 yr I'm pretty sure both my friends made it. They're gonna start identifying bodies now, families haven't been informed so a lot of people are going through hell right now. Turns out the gunman was probably there because of Gro Harlem Brundtland visiting (unpopular ex PM)...this turned out so much worse than anyone expected. edit: Just heard that both are fine, the older brother is in the hospital with 4 bullet wounds after trying to help others. I am relieved that your friends made it out alive, and how truly heroic of the one to try and help out others while getting hit by bullets - he deserves a great honor for that act of bravery. What a nightmare that scene must have been. My heart goes out to all those families who are still waiting for news, that has got to be gut wrenching to be waiting on needles and pins, not knowing if their loved ones are alright or not. To do such a horrific thing all because someone dislikes an ex-Prime Minister, that's simply madness. The answer to frustrations is never violence against the innocent, violence only makes things worse.
July 23, 201115 yr ^ oh god no, I really hope that there is just one shooter. I can't stand the thought that there is another man out there, and we don't know who he is. 10 kids from my town were killed. 1 injured badly, 1 missing. that 1 missing person is my friend. :cry: Big ouch. I am so sorry to hear that ainsley, so very sad is the news. I hope you friend is ok, wish there was a way to rewind the time and stop the madness before it started. My heartfelt sympathy to you at this moment. :hug:
July 23, 201115 yr God no. Am feeling very sorry for the people of Norway. Such a nice country. Europe needs to start to deal with the growing rightwing angst very urgently, I think. @ Ainsley and William: Oh my, I hope you all get good help to deal with this horror. :hug:
July 23, 201115 yr ^ oh god no, I really hope that there is just one shooter. I can't stand the thought that there is another man out there, and we don't know who he is. 10 kids from my town were killed. 1 injured badly, 1 missing. that 1 missing person is my friend. Oh my God, this is awful. :sad: I'm sorry Ainsley. My condolences to all the people affected by this. :hug: Norway is the last place in the world I would expect something so horrific to happen.
July 23, 201115 yr @ainsley I really hope your friend is found alive and safe. I am deeply sorry for what has happened in Norway. My condolences for the Norwegian people and those who lost a loved one. How could this happen in one of the most peaceful places in the world? This is shocking news. :( +1. :cry:
July 23, 201115 yr D: omg :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: uhh no I can't even imagine this :bigcry:
July 23, 201115 yr Author They've started releasing names of those who are missing. Hope your friend shows up ok, Ainsley :hug: There is one dead from my area, 2 missing and one seriously wounded out of 40.
July 23, 201115 yr They've started releasing names of those who are missing. Hope your friend shows up ok, Ainsley :hug: There is one dead from my area, 2 missing and one seriously wounded out of 40. They are? Where? I've turned off the tv, I can't watch it anymore. ugh.
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