Summary
A South African scientist at the remote Sanae IV Antarctic base has been accused of sexual assault and violent threats, prompting urgent pleas for help.
The 10-person team is stranded for months due to extreme winter conditions. Officials were warned of the escalating situation as early as December but failed to act.
South Africa’s environment department has launched an investigation and is offering counseling.
The incident raises concerns over psychological screening for Antarctic missions, echoing past violent incidents in South Africa’s research programs.
if I was locked in a building with a documented rapist for three months, I would lock him in the walk-in-freezer.
Amazing, we’ve gone from “allegations of physical assault” to “allegations of sexual assault” to “documented rapist”
None of you should ever express any opinions about anything, ever. You’re clearly not up to the responsibility.
last I checked this is a social media platform for commentary and opinions, not a court room.
You would be wise to stop and think about whom your audience is next time you decide to personally attack them.
You may not yet be mature enough to contain your emotional outbursts, but I think with time and determination you can learn how.
at the very least you’ll understand when to keep your opinions to yourself and know your place.
Ya’ll are kinder than I am. I say put him outside and let the problem solve itself.
In Antarctica, outside is the walk-in freezer
So it would be walk-out freezer then? 👀
I agree to both.
I think their mess hall actually heats their fridge.