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An Australian Skytraders crew conducted a high-risk midwinter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station, landing in total darkness at -43°C on an ice runway with a medevac-modified Airbus A319 (Snowbird 1), transferring the patient to Christchurch; after a 12-hour weather delay, the aircraft departed Hobart and landed on Ross Island, and the patient is now recovering.
Three individuals at the U.S. research station in Antarctica were evacuated in a high-risk, 20-hour rescue operation by the New Zealand Air Force using a C-130J Hercules, in challenging winter conditions involving darkness and extreme cold, with the mission praised as heroic by U.S. officials.
A nearly 20-hour rescue operation was conducted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force to evacuate three researchers from Antarctica's McMurdo Station amid extreme cold and challenging weather conditions, involving landing a heavy aircraft on ice and in darkness, with all patients safely transported to New Zealand for treatment.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted a rare and dangerous rescue mission in Antarctica, evacuating three individuals from the U.S. research base at McMurdo Station during harsh winter conditions, highlighting the risks and international cooperation involved in Antarctic emergencies.
Astronomers use lidar to measure the temperature of Earth's atmosphere in Antarctica, as shown in a photo taken by Steve Erskine. The green lidar, barely visible to the naked eye, is shot nearly straight up from an observatory at McMurdo Station, providing insight into the work behind the stunning images in astronomy.
Investigators from the watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation (NSF) are being sent to Antarctica's McMurdo Station to investigate concerns about sexual violence at the U.S. research base. The NSF is also appointing a special assistant to focus on sexual assault and harassment prevention and response. An Associated Press investigation revealed a pattern of women's claims of harassment or assault being minimized, putting them at further risk. A 2022 NSF report found that 59% of women experienced harassment or assault while on the ice. The NSF has decided to stop serving alcohol at McMurdo Station's bars, although workers can still buy a weekly alcohol ration.