Antarctic Scientists Plead for Rescue After Violent Incident at Remote Base

A team of South African scientists stranded at the Sanae IV research station in Antarctica is urgently calling for help after a team member allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill a colleague.

Trapped in -23°C temperatures with 150 mph winds and no immediate escape, the researchers fear for their safety. A distress email details claims of physical violence, death threats, and sexual assault, creating a tense and dangerous environment.

South Africa’s Environment Minister Dion George acknowledged the escalating crisis, comparing their isolation to astronauts in space. With rescue options limited, authorities are now racing to address the unfolding emergency.