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When this bearded badass in Norway saw a duck trapped under the ice on the surface of a lake, he didn’t hesitate to leap into the frigid lake, shattering the ice, rescuing the duck and making a new feathered friend in the process!
As crazy as jumping into an icy lake may seem to most of us, that’s exactly what 36-year-old ice bather (and duck rescuer) Lars Jørun Langøien was already there to do anyway. When he spotted the duck, he was already in swimwear, so he simply dove in to rescue it and give it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Now, some people are calling Langøien Karl, King of Ducks, and the name certainly fits!
More info: vg.no (h/t: iBleedOrange)
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This duck was out for a casual walk on the frozen lake
Suddenly, the poor schmuck got trapped under the ice!
Just its luck – Lars jumped into the freezing water to save the day!
All hail Lars, the new King of Ducks!
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TomMiller 10 years ago
Respect, Lars! Hope that there are more people like him
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KyleGrooters 10 years ago
For what 5 minutes? Humanity as a whole is disgusting. It's individuals that shine. Individuals like Lars.
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HildeCashmere 10 years ago
Jesus, what an hero! Heros coming and going, but he only saved a little duck! Chapeau !!!
MarcelSimons 10 years ago
YES!!!! They sometimes even wash themselves too!!! Surprised?
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MarcThomas 10 years ago
Great!! hail Lars indeed! Its good to see some heartfelt compassion for your fellow being, whatever the size...
TanyshaHarry 10 years ago
someone managed to take pictures of this happening? why didn't they help instead?
AllenMullin 10 years ago
Wow all others would say "Oh look at that poor duck.".....walking away, not him!
RosemarieVentura 10 years ago
All Hail Lars, King of Ducks! And that was one lucky duck indeed.
RosalieStanley 10 years ago
Very sweet. That guy obviously knew what he was doing. And I they look kind-of similar at the end, don't you think?
Sulav Kolakshyapati 10 years ago
Best regards man. Hope god keeps creating man like you in thus world!
SulavKolakshyapati 10 years ago
best regards man. Hope god keeps creating man like you in this world.
SusanLedesma 10 years ago
Dear Lars: God bless you richly your whole life long, for being the champion of his lovely creatures!
WhineyAhnitaThoresen 10 years ago
God Bless you! The true meaning of life is to respect all life! Bravo!
AnnPackwood 10 years ago
This is great... but why is there a "before" picture? Was he out there with a companion photographing the casually walking duck?!
LasseMaltensson 10 years ago
You know it's a norweigian because only in Norway they wear the wedding ring on the wrong hand:)
RowanRetzlaff 10 years ago
The world would be a better place with more people like Lars - what a nice person.
FrederikZweistein 10 years ago
what happened betwwen pic 1 and pic 2?? I mean, seriously, duck what are you doing? :) well, glad she found such a nice rescuer^^
HildeCashmere 10 years ago
Jesus, what an hero! Yes, that's what we need to do: Handling by heart!
10 years ago
Respect... You are mad, but a life did not end today, so you are the good kind of mad!
FritsdeBruijn 10 years ago
Does Lars Always Carry a towell, camera and someone to take pictures with him when he is going out?
Pamela Audrey 10 years ago
All of you haters, don't watch these videos if you don't like them, and then to leave negative comments, shame on you all.
Stacy Siivonen 10 years ago
They both look exhausted at photo four, but the recovery was amazing! Hope the goldeneye learned from its mistake!
10 years ago
what does his BEARD have to do with the story? "jibba jobba bearded badass", shut up HIIIIIIPSTEEEEER. i'm glad the duck was saved.
10 years ago
what does his BEARD have to do with the story? "jibba jobba bearded badass". you're a hiiiiiip-steeeeeeer.
CecilKarstensen 10 years ago
I find a man or woman that will save a human or animal in need, unselfish and an excellent example for the rest of us.
Sandra Chambers 10 years ago
wonderful thank you Lars the world needs a lot more people like you in it.
MarkRevill 10 years ago
good man lars, got this from the bristol rovers forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/173946412953/?fref=nf
EnriquePineda 10 years ago
cuando veo lo maravilloso del ser humano,en actos como este y otros tantos,mas se refuerza en mi,mi no creencia en dioses ,no se necesitan.
Lar Yungmann 10 years ago
When i saw the headline i asked my self "how the heck can a duck drown"?I had to look again, wondered if i was on "The Onion" web site. Lars
WinnieSellin 10 years ago
badass viking has a sweet spot in his heart!!! yay for the two of them
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
love it! hugs to you lars! i dont think you are quackers! you are awesome!
BojanToporiš 10 years ago
New king of ducks?What happened to the old one? Hehe Great. I love what he did
NeilArmstrongPrice 10 years ago
i already like him..... he would definately be on my best friends list...... wotta guy....and the duck is completely at ease with him...
TammyHarrison 10 years ago
Only a true Scandinavian can handle that freezing ice water. God bless all Scandinavians and true Vikings.
Nivonne Jackson 10 years ago
that is the sweetest thing ever that guy is awesome may God bless you!!!
Aysis Plet 10 years ago
I would not have doubted for a second to do the same! Nevertheless, this man is a hero and more people should be as selfless as he is!
Elliot Lord 10 years ago
Poor schmuck? What kind of disrespectful writing is that? Have you never had an accident?
Christine Fowler 10 years ago
thank you, Lars!! bless all your love-induced endeavors. do you need anything? do you have a website to donate to?
Lilliana Hoffman 10 years ago
Good on him! The fact he was there for it doesn't diminish the fact. Others wouldn't have.
10 years ago
Lars is an amazing guy and a true hero! This is a heart-breaking story with a good ending! Very admirable!
Milica Krstic 10 years ago
This story made me believe there are still great people out there!And the last picture is soooo adorable!
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ColindaMels 10 years ago
Lucky for the duck there was a real animal friend in the neighbourhood. Thnx Lars Great job
BruiserCat 10 years ago
A lot of people have 'professional' cameras these days. And I am sure he was not alone when he decided to go for the swim.
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Maureen Daniels 10 years ago
Seems a bit suspect that they just happened to be photographing the incident.
KimRemyHoltet 10 years ago
he is not. actually, he hunts ducks in the season for hunting.
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MarkusKoivisto 10 years ago
Sadly norwegians don't understand what the sauna could offer in their clima
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RogerMurphy 10 years ago
A shop that sells towels. Since it was written that he was there for a swim it's fairly natural to assume that he's brought a towel with him
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MaureenDaniels 10 years ago
It was trapped under the ice. That's the whole point of the story.
Load More Replies... TomMiller 10 years ago
Respect, Lars! Hope that there are more people like him
Load More Replies... KyleGrooters 10 years ago
For what 5 minutes? Humanity as a whole is disgusting. It's individuals that shine. Individuals like Lars.
Load More Replies... HildeCashmere 10 years ago
Jesus, what an hero! Heros coming and going, but he only saved a little duck! Chapeau !!!
MarcelSimons 10 years ago
YES!!!! They sometimes even wash themselves too!!! Surprised?
Load More Replies... MarcThomas 10 years ago
Great!! hail Lars indeed! Its good to see some heartfelt compassion for your fellow being, whatever the size...
TanyshaHarry 10 years ago
someone managed to take pictures of this happening? why didn't they help instead?
AllenMullin 10 years ago
Wow all others would say "Oh look at that poor duck.".....walking away, not him!
RosemarieVentura 10 years ago
All Hail Lars, King of Ducks! And that was one lucky duck indeed.
RosalieStanley 10 years ago
Very sweet. That guy obviously knew what he was doing. And I they look kind-of similar at the end, don't you think?
Sulav Kolakshyapati 10 years ago
Best regards man. Hope god keeps creating man like you in thus world!
SulavKolakshyapati 10 years ago
best regards man. Hope god keeps creating man like you in this world.
SusanLedesma 10 years ago
Dear Lars: God bless you richly your whole life long, for being the champion of his lovely creatures!
WhineyAhnitaThoresen 10 years ago
God Bless you! The true meaning of life is to respect all life! Bravo!
AnnPackwood 10 years ago
This is great... but why is there a "before" picture? Was he out there with a companion photographing the casually walking duck?!
LasseMaltensson 10 years ago
You know it's a norweigian because only in Norway they wear the wedding ring on the wrong hand:)
RowanRetzlaff 10 years ago
The world would be a better place with more people like Lars - what a nice person.
FrederikZweistein 10 years ago
what happened betwwen pic 1 and pic 2?? I mean, seriously, duck what are you doing? :) well, glad she found such a nice rescuer^^
HildeCashmere 10 years ago
Jesus, what an hero! Yes, that's what we need to do: Handling by heart!
10 years ago
Respect... You are mad, but a life did not end today, so you are the good kind of mad!
FritsdeBruijn 10 years ago
Does Lars Always Carry a towell, camera and someone to take pictures with him when he is going out?
Pamela Audrey 10 years ago
All of you haters, don't watch these videos if you don't like them, and then to leave negative comments, shame on you all.
Stacy Siivonen 10 years ago
They both look exhausted at photo four, but the recovery was amazing! Hope the goldeneye learned from its mistake!
10 years ago
what does his BEARD have to do with the story? "jibba jobba bearded badass", shut up HIIIIIIPSTEEEEER. i'm glad the duck was saved.
10 years ago
what does his BEARD have to do with the story? "jibba jobba bearded badass". you're a hiiiiiip-steeeeeeer.
CecilKarstensen 10 years ago
I find a man or woman that will save a human or animal in need, unselfish and an excellent example for the rest of us.
Sandra Chambers 10 years ago
wonderful thank you Lars the world needs a lot more people like you in it.
MarkRevill 10 years ago
good man lars, got this from the bristol rovers forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/173946412953/?fref=nf
EnriquePineda 10 years ago
cuando veo lo maravilloso del ser humano,en actos como este y otros tantos,mas se refuerza en mi,mi no creencia en dioses ,no se necesitan.
Lar Yungmann 10 years ago
When i saw the headline i asked my self "how the heck can a duck drown"?I had to look again, wondered if i was on "The Onion" web site. Lars
WinnieSellin 10 years ago
badass viking has a sweet spot in his heart!!! yay for the two of them
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
love it! hugs to you lars! i dont think you are quackers! you are awesome!
BojanToporiš 10 years ago
New king of ducks?What happened to the old one? Hehe Great. I love what he did
NeilArmstrongPrice 10 years ago
i already like him..... he would definately be on my best friends list...... wotta guy....and the duck is completely at ease with him...
TammyHarrison 10 years ago
Only a true Scandinavian can handle that freezing ice water. God bless all Scandinavians and true Vikings.
Nivonne Jackson 10 years ago
that is the sweetest thing ever that guy is awesome may God bless you!!!
Aysis Plet 10 years ago
I would not have doubted for a second to do the same! Nevertheless, this man is a hero and more people should be as selfless as he is!
Elliot Lord 10 years ago
Poor schmuck? What kind of disrespectful writing is that? Have you never had an accident?
Christine Fowler 10 years ago
thank you, Lars!! bless all your love-induced endeavors. do you need anything? do you have a website to donate to?
Lilliana Hoffman 10 years ago
Good on him! The fact he was there for it doesn't diminish the fact. Others wouldn't have.
10 years ago
Lars is an amazing guy and a true hero! This is a heart-breaking story with a good ending! Very admirable!
Milica Krstic 10 years ago
This story made me believe there are still great people out there!And the last picture is soooo adorable!
Load More Replies... ColindaMels 10 years ago
Lucky for the duck there was a real animal friend in the neighbourhood. Thnx Lars Great job
BruiserCat 10 years ago
A lot of people have 'professional' cameras these days. And I am sure he was not alone when he decided to go for the swim.
Load More Replies... Maureen Daniels 10 years ago
Seems a bit suspect that they just happened to be photographing the incident.
KimRemyHoltet 10 years ago
he is not. actually, he hunts ducks in the season for hunting.
Load More Replies... MarkusKoivisto 10 years ago
Sadly norwegians don't understand what the sauna could offer in their clima
Load More Replies... RogerMurphy 10 years ago
A shop that sells towels. Since it was written that he was there for a swim it's fairly natural to assume that he's brought a towel with him
Load More Replies... MaureenDaniels 10 years ago
It was trapped under the ice. That's the whole point of the story.
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