The article discusses a situation at the Sanae IV base in Antarctica where a researcher allegedly turned violent, attacking team members and creating a fearful environment. The accusations include physical assault and threats of sexual violence. Despite the severity of the situation, officials from the South African government stated that no team members were evacuated, after the attacker supposedly apologized. This incident reflects a troubling trend of violence reported by several scientists in Antarctica, highlighting the challenges researchers face under extreme isolation and limited immediate support in emergencies.
Stunningly, none of the six men and three women at Sanae IV have been removed from the outpost, with the South African environment ministry saying the alleged 'perpetrator' apologized and was willing to take a psychological evaluation.
The whistleblower revealed that the attacker 'physically assaulted Kelcey Maewashe,' the team's leader, and said the rampage created 'an environment of fear and intimidation.'
Several Antarctic researchers have come forward in recent years to expose disturbing acts of violence and sexual abuse at bases throughout the frozen and empty continent.
'No one but myself was there to save me,' Monahon told the US Sun. 'That was the thing that was so terrifying.'
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