At the SANAE IV scientific base in Antarctica, a climate researcher has been accused of assault, threats, and creating an intolerable work environment. Colleagues report feeling unsafe, with one individual pleading for rescue in a letter that detailed physical and psychological intimidation by the researcher. With temperatures around 10°F and severe winds, accessing the base for a potential rescue is extremely difficult. The situation remains precarious, and immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of all employees at the remote facility.
According to that letter, the researcher's behavior "has escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing" after he "physically assaulted" and "threatened to kill" at least one of the unnamed team members.
As moving as that plea is, it remains unclear when or even if a rescue mission will be deployed to SANAE IV, which is located on the top of a remote cliff.
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