Summary
A South African scientist at the remote Sanae IV Antarctic base has been accused of sexual assault and violent threats, prompting urgent pleas for help.
The 10-person team is stranded for months due to extreme winter conditions. Officials were warned of the escalating situation as early as December but failed to act.
South Africa’s environment department has launched an investigation and is offering counseling.
The incident raises concerns over psychological screening for Antarctic missions, echoing past violent incidents in South Africa’s research programs.
A gun is pretty much the best solution, especially for a woman.
Tasers, pepper spray, martial arts, etc don’t always work and usually serve to just piss off your assailant.
I keep saying this: women and minorities should be the ones owning the most guns, not white males.