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Norway massacre survivor tells how killer Anders Breivik looked him in the eye and pulled the trigger

Björn Ihler was left traumatised by the shooting spree that left 69 dead and has written a book in which he tries to understand the the gunman.

Tugging frantically at the water-logged jumper dragging him down in the lake, Björn Ihler turned to the shore. Ten metres away, killer Anders Breivik watched his desperation, poised for his chance.

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