Trapped Antarctic scientists beg for help after ‘assault and death threats’ from colleague
Trapped Antarctic scientists beg for rescue after ‘assaults from team member’
- South African scientists at the remote Sanae IV research centre in Antarctica have requested rescue, alleging assault and death threats from a team member.
- The isolated base, 2,500 miles from South Africa, experiences extreme winter conditions, increasing the tension among the small team.
- One researcher's email detailed a physical assault and death threat against a colleague, along with an accusation of sexual assault against another.
- South Africa's environment minister acknowledged the "verbal altercation" and subsequent physical assault, attributing the situation to the stressful, confined environment.
- The minister plans to communicate directly with the team to assess the situation and determine the necessary actions.
