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Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

By GERALD IMRAY - Mar 18, 2025, 07:35 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 18, 2025, 07:35 AM EDT
South Africa Antarctica Base
FILE - Penguins walk on the shore of Bahia Almirantazgo in Antarctica on Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A member of a South African research team that is confined for more than a year at an isolated Antarctica base was put under psychological evaluation there after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues, government officials said.

The problems at the SANAE IV base were first reported by South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper, which said it had seen an email from a team member to authorities last month claiming the man had attacked the base leader and made threats.

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The email pleaded for help.

“His behavior has escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing,” the email said, according to The Sunday Times. “I remain deeply concerned about my own safety, constantly wondering if I might become the next victim.” The report said the man allegedly made a death threat.

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