Norwegian Fishermen Hunting for Halibut Caught a US Nuclear Sub

Norwegian fishermen off the coast of Tromsø accidentally caught the USS Virginia, a US nuclear-powered attack submarine, in their trawl net while searching for halibut. The submarine was dragged for two nautical miles before being cut loose. The incident, confirmed by the US Embassy, highlights the US Navy’s presence in Norway for surveillance of Russian naval activities. This is not the first time a submarine has been caught by Norwegian fishermen, dating back to a 1984 Soviet incident. Keep your Cold War wargames away from innocent fishermen!

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