Scientists trapped on Antarctica base with colleague who made ‘threats to kill’

A researcher stuck at Sanae IV base in Antarctica says a colleague attacked and threatened to kill another member of staff (Picture: South African National Antarctic Programe)

A research group trapped at a small base in Antarctica fear for their safety after team member allegedly attacked and threatened to kill a colleague.

The team of 10 scientists, from South Africa, are stuck at Sanae IV base and could be there for several more months due to extreme weather conditions making it almost impossible to get in and out of the area.