Posted on 03/17/2025 9:58:25 AM PDT by DFG
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.
Extreme weather makes leaving and entering nearly impossible and there are thousands of miles between the team and their home continent.
This leaves the group with only each other for company in the absence of animals, other humans and society as they know it.
Last week, one of the isolated researchers sent a worrying email in which they claimed one of their number had attacked them and was issuing further threats.
The group were living in fear of the man who posed a threat to the entire team, the researcher wrote.
The team member was also accused of sexually assaulting one of his colleagues.
The author of the email, which was shared with South Africa's Sunday Times, wrote: 'Regrettably, his behaviour has escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing
'Specifically, he physically assaulted [X], which is a grave violation of personal safety and workplace norms.
'Furthermore, he threatened to kill [X], creating an environment of fear and intimidation.
'I remain deeply concerned about my own safety, constantly wondering if I might become the next victim.'
The author expressed immense concern over the colleague's 'increasingly egregious behaviour' and called for immediate action to ensure their own safety and that of the team as a whole.
'I am experiencing significant difficulty in feeling secure in his presence,' the email continued.
Neither the author nor the accused have been named.
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I’ve seen this movie and the 1980s remake. It’s a really fun thriller / horror flick.
If Ice Station Zebra was the movie, Rock Hudson was probably the sexual assaulter....
Oh! Gee Whiz!
A South African research group dispatched to Sanae IV base, a research station in Antarctica...
South African, oh, now it makes complete sense, No Worries, everything is perfectly normal.
Why didn't they say that in the first place?
Where is Kurt Russell when you need him?
Thought for sure it would involve a shove out the airlock.
Seriously though, I suspect they pump the person full of tranquilizers before they hurt themselves or the other astronauts.
Exactly, the assaulter never sleeps? Pansies.
sounds like the plot of an isolation-horror film
Watch Clark, and watch him closely.
A place like that should be built with a little jail included...
CCW
You mean, put him in the cooler?
In a manner of speaking...
If we have any federal employees left who President Trump cannot fire they should be sent there to mediate.
Lol.
I think I’ve seen this TV series.
For information to those who don’t know, July is the dead of winter and almost impossible to get a plane in or out.
I know a few judges who would be happy to order planes to fly there.
Lol.
Hopefully the Norwegians don’t crash the helicopter on the way to the rescue.
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