He was found nearby, not far from the starting point of the search, according to Jón Þór Víglundsson, information officer for Landsbjörg. Jón Þór said the search area was extensive, covering the land between Ölfusborgir and Hveragerði and its surroundings. The search area had become quite big, and many people had joined the operation,” he said. The teams also used ATVs and buggy cars to cover the trails and footpaths spread across the area,” said Jón Þór. Jón Þór said it searched for several hours and had to refuel once on site.