A group of scientists trapped in a tiny base in Antarctica have sent an email pleading to be rescued after they say a member of their team threatened to kill another colleague. A South African research group dispatched to Sanae IV base, a research station in Antarctica, are isolated on their mission for at least 10 more months. The group were living in fear of the man who posed a threat to the entire team, the researcher wrote. A group of scientists trapped in a tiny base in Antarctica have sent an email pleading to be rescued after they say a member of their team threatened to kill another colleague. The base is located in Vesleskarvet, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica (file photo)Researchers at the Sanae base only have each other for company in the absence of animals, other humans and society as they know it.

Source: The Times March 17, 2025 11:09 UTC