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It is alleged,
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An email sent by one of the scientists has stated, The times
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An investigation is being conducted and the situation is being monitored
A researcher at Antarctica’s isolated basis sent an alarming email, accusing another team member of physical and sexual assault, as well as threatening to kill someone, reports.
A wintering team consisting of 10 members is almost completely detached from the outside world in the Antarctica base in South Africa against the background of severe weather conditions for South Africa Time. According to the UK TimesThe group is located in the Sanee IV base (South African National Expedition in Antarctica), located in Velleskett, Queen Maud Land.
Last month, a member of the team provoked concern after sending an email about the “outrageous” and “deeply disturbing” behavior to a person, accusing them of physical and sexual assault, as well as threatening to kill someone, the publication said.
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Group photo of researchers from various scientific projects depicted in Sanae IV
“His behavior is becoming more and more implicit and I have significant difficulties to feel safe in his presence,” the email said, according to the exit. “It is mandatory to take immediate action immediately to ensure my safety and safety of all employees.”
“Unfortunately, [his] The behavior escalates to a point that is deeply disturbing. Specifically, he physically attacked [name withheld]Which is a serious violation of personal safety and workplace standards, the message continued, the output said.
“He also threatened to kill [name withheld]Creating an environment of fear and intimidation. I remain deeply concerned about my own safety, constantly wondering if he can be the next victim, “the email reports. The person who sent the email and the alleged striker has not been publicly named.
The announcement was reported that “numerous concerns” about the person in question was raised before the SA AGULHAS II ship, who left them there, went to his return, according to the exit. The journey from Cape Town is approximately 2485 miles and takes about 10-15 days depending on the amount of ice that the group hits the road to South Africa The timesS
The Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), which manages the South African National Antarctica (SANAP) National Program, has confirmed that an investigation is being conducted on the email. At the Accuweather temperatures in the area, this week range from about 5 degrees Fahrenheit to about -7.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
“The department responds to these concerns with the biggest emergency and has had a number of interventions with all the concerned sides of the base,” said Duffe Peter Mbelengwa chief, according to South Africa The timesS
“A full investigation is being implemented and the ministry will act respectively in connection with any wrong behavior against any employee who has broken himself,” Mbelengwa added for the outcome.
Duffe Minister Dion George confirmed that he saw the email, the publication said.
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A group of researchers are depicted in Sanae IV
South Africa The times He announced that the only way to leave the base would currently be “by evacuating emergency medicine to a neighboring German base” about 186 miles, citing two sources with internal knowledge.
Duffe’s Mbelengwa told the exit that tests had previously been done to “ensure that the team could withstand psychological stress from isolation”, according to South Africa The timesS
“In this case, no negative results have been recorded in connection with all the surnames in Sanae, which forms a critical component of the processes of assessment of the risk of the department,” he said, according to the outcome.
“[They] are taken through a thorough process and discuss their various options. During this unforeseen incident, the department is committed to a professional who undertook a psychometric assessment to overwhelm the wintering and help the mechanisms of dealing with time at the base, including conflict resolution strategies, improving interpersonal skills, and overall counseling and support, “he continued.
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The first South African national expedition to Antarctica (SANAE) left in 1959, according to the website. In addition to Sanee IV, there is one station, each of the subantarctic islands of Goff and Marion Island.
Professional researcher Alan Chambers, who completed a 700 miles ski expedition to South Pole in 2024, told Antarctica’s conditions, according to the United Kingdom The times“From a psychological point of view, this is a very lonely place. There is very little interaction with humans or animals, so if you are in a camp or research center, you have been with these people for six months, if not a year. “
“What I think is a psychological point of view is that everything is intensifying. Everything is white – no color, no noise and nothing that you would see as normal, so that everyone’s behavior – including your own – increases and small things turn into big things, “he added.
South Africa The timesA man was removed from the base of Marion Island after “allegedly ruled Amok with an ax” six years ago.
Duffe’s Mbelengwa, contact for the Sanae IV base and a Dion George spokesman, did not respond as soon as they contacted people for additional information about the email investigation.
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