Abelnes (Norway) - A man from Germany has drowned after falling into the sea off the Norwegian coast.

According to the police in the southern Norwegian region of Agder, the incident took place on Sunday night in the village of Abelnes, which belongs to the municipality of Flekkefjord.

The man from Germany, aged between 60 and 70, was rescued from the water by divers. Despite first aid measures, he died on the spot, according to the statement.

According to the NTB news agency, the man was a tourist in Norway and was traveling with a group.

It is unclear why he fell into the water. The police have started an investigation at the scene and interviewed witnesses, reported NTB.