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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Musk, can you make a SnowX to rescue them too?
Push him outside and lock the door.
I see a movie plot here...
How do they handle this on the ISS when it happens?
It all started when that husky showed up.
I hear that problems in the arctic can be easily solved with a flame thrower.
Yup. Missing was the information that he is a shape-changing alien.
You beat me by seconds!
Hmm...Antarctica....isolated research station. I seem to recall a movie with that setting. I think it was one of Brandon’s faves.
I think, there is still Summer in Antarctica. They can still get them out! If they hurry!
The remaining nine can’t do something about that? They don’t really deserve help.
The Thing identified as transgender!
Exactly.... next time he’s outside, lock the door. A tragic accident.
is john f’n kerry still down there?
Would that be “Ice Station Zebra”????
They should view the movie The Thing to determine their course of action.
Merely by making them all pass a few tough exams prior to allowing them to join the team. This is something "I'm OK, you're OK" morons wouldn't consider.
let me guess - this guy was the ANC-appointed party representative.
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