Man in His 60s Dies After Sailboat Fire in Skärhamn, Sweden

At 12:48, the rescue service was called to the scene after smoke was seen coming from a sailboat.

A police operation involving three units was launched, and an ambulance helicopter was also called to the scene, local newspaper NyheterSTO reports. The sea rescue service also took part in the operation, according to the newspaper.

At 19:30, police announced that a man had died and that a report of causing danger to the public through negligence had been filed.

“We are continuing to look into any observations and witness information relating to this, of course, within the framework of the report that has been filed,” says Fredrik Svedemyr, police press spokesperson.

According to police, there is no suspect.