Rúnar Gunnarsson
Rúnar Gunnarsson is the port master of Seyðisfjörður, Iceland. He gained media attention after overseeing the unusual incident involving the ferry Norræna, which inadvertently struck a whale while entering the harbor. Rúnar described the moment when the ferry approached the dock and the crew realized there was a whale wedged against the ship's bow. His quick response and coordination with the crew and local harbor staff were crucial in addressing the situation, which involved removing the whale from the ferry's bow and communicating with authorities regarding the next steps to take.
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Rúnar Gunnarsson is the largest landowner near Brúará and has been involved in making the area safer for tourists.
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Iceland:
Rúnar Gunnarsson, the harbor master of Múlaþing, commented on the incident involving the ferry Norræna and a whale.
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