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Sub-Antarctic Research Base Evacuated Over Bird Flu Threat to Seals

Australia is evacuating all staff from its Macquarie Island research station after forecasts of a lethal H5 bird flu outbreak threaten the island’s elephant seals, with pup mortality potentially as high as 90%. About 24 inhabitants will depart, and RSV Nuyina will collect personnel in late September or October. No active seal-control measures will be pursued due to remoteness, though successful invasive species eradication on the island is expected to aid future seal recovery.

via Gizmodo|

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health3 years ago•2 min saved

Australia's Bold Winter Rescue: Saving a Sick Researcher from Antarctica

Australian authorities have successfully evacuated a sick expedition member from a remote Antarctic outpost during the winter months. The icebreaking ship RSV Nuyina traveled over 3,000 kilometers to reach the Casey Research Station and airlifted the patient back to the ship using helicopters. The expeditioner requires specialist medical assessment and care in Australia for a developing medical condition. The Nuyina is expected to return to Hobart next week, where the patient will receive medical treatment in the ship's specially equipped facility. The expeditioner's family has been kept informed, and all other personnel at the station are accounted for and safe.

via CNN|

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