Incredibly large iceberg drifts dangerously close to shore

By Dean Murray

Incredible images show a huge iceberg drifting dangerously close to the shore in Greenland.

The towering structure has been edging closer to a harbour in Innaarsuit, where local authorities have issued warnings to the public.

It is now near the Royal Greenland fish factory and the local food store, where people are being advised to take care when visiting.

The Avannaata Municipality said: "Emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store.

"The emergency services also want you to be careful when sailing both to and from the settlement.

"The emergency services are aware of the iceberg and are prepared if it breaks apart."

Dennis Lehtonen, who works locally, said the iceberg originally came to the village approximately a week ago, but appeared to move on.

He said: "This Monday, however, the iceberg would return to Innaarsuit and since then it has been (almost) in the same location since then.

"Because of this, the Avannaata Kommunia (North Greenland municipality) issued the official warning for the iceberg, and we are temporarily closing the local fish factory where I work as well as the small shop."

He added, "I have asked the locals about their feelings for the iceberg. Some say they’re worried, but there are plenty of people who are sort or excited (like me)."