Reynisfjara accident: The whole family fell into the ocean

Reynisfjara beach and surrounding beaches are the most dangerous beaches …

Reynisfjara beach and surrounding beaches are the most dangerous beaches in Iceland due to large waves and heavy currents. Photo/ Helgi Bjarnason

An update on our previous story: the woman who was rescued from the ocean earlier today is a German tourist who fell into the ocean along with her husband and teenage children. The woman's condition has not been disclosed but the rest of the family is unharmed. 

Police have closed off the are around Reynisfjara beach and will be closing the are around Vík as well due to very large waves. 

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