The police have begun to gain a better understanding of the tragic events that occurred on Sunday, which led to two German boys becoming trapped in sand at Vorupør, a coastal town in Denmark. Deputy Police Inspector Bjørn Nørgaard Bo from the Mid and West Jutland Police (Midt- og Vestjyllands Politi) has stated that they now have a clearer idea of the sequence of events, although the full details are not yet resolved. Initial investigations suggest that several unfortunate circumstances may have contributed to the incident.

It is believed that the two boys, aged 9 and 12, had been digging a cave in the dunes, which may have triggered a sand slide. An expert from the Institute of Geoscience at Aarhus University has stated that strong winds and waves could have destabilized the dunes, which might have played a role in the accident.

The police report that the boys were admitted to Skejby Hospital in critical condition, and there are no new updates regarding their health status at this time. Deputy Inspector Nørgaard Bo has been in contact with individuals who attempted to rescue the boys during the sand slide. These individuals have expressed deep concern and interest in receiving updates on the boys’ recovery.

Bjørn Nørgaard Bo reflects on the emotional impact of such incidents, acknowledging that it affects him on a personal level, especially when he speaks with those involved. He continues to urge anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the event to contact the police to assist with the investigation.

On Monday, multiple authorities issued warnings that the dunes may be dangerous due to significant rainfall, further supporting the assumption of the natural factors’ role in the incident.