South Africa Antarctic Base Faces Assault Allegations, Investigation Ongoing

A horrific incident in Antarctica. Scientists caught up with a bully.

South Africa’s Antarctica base hit by assault claims: What happened?

A base staff member allegedly attacked the expedition leader over a schedule change, officials said.

Polar scares: assault in the Antarctic

Scientists working on a remote Antarctica research station have pleaded to be rescued after accusing one of their team of assault.The nine-person team had only just arrived for a 13-month overwinter mission at South Africa's Sanae IV Antarctic base when officials in Pretoria received an email saying a team member had become violent. The man was "accused of physical assault, sexual harassment and 'deeply disturbing behaviour'", said Newsweek.Thin…

South African Antarctic Expedition Still Stranded With Out-Of-Control Crew Member Who Sexually Harassed and Beat-up Colleagues – Authorities Monitoring the Situation Remotely

A South African Antarctic expedition faces turmoil as a crew member's violent behavior poses serious challenges. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, raising urgent questions about safety and leadership in extreme environments.

Scientists at the Antarctic research base will not be evacuated, South Africa's environment minister says. However, a remote crisis response has been launched to calm the situation after a person threatened and used violence against his colleagues.

South African scientists at isolated Antarctica base plead for help after alleged assault by colleague

Scientists at a remote base in Antarctica have pleaded for help, saying they’re living in fear after an alleged assault by a member of the team.