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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Are women not as strong as men? Take care of your problem yourself.
Why would they have to wait 10 months?
Yesterday I watched a British film , Cold Comfort Farm (1995) starring her . Not bad for a RomCom., first time seeing her.
I am inclined to agree. Why don't the others engage in some self-help and restrain or evict the miscreant? A few days out in the cold without a coat would change his attitude. In fact, I am sure that he would remain quite still and never bother the others again. They are a bunch of sissies if they can't resolve this on their own. The lone offender should be the one living in fear, not the other way around.
Sounds like a scene out of “The Thing” 1982, or “Outland” 1981.
It’s melting,
Just swim away.
Take said jerk and tie him naked outside. He’ll get over himself.
Imagine how much fun the nine-month voyage to Mars in a box the size of a Chevy Suburban going to be!
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