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Full email sent by scared scientist trapped in Antarctica after colleague's 'threat to kill'

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Updated 11:53 17 Mar 2025 GMTPublished 11:52 17 Mar 2025 GMT

Full email sent by scared scientist trapped in Antarctica after colleague's 'threat to kill'

The scientist said they were 'deeply concerned' for their own safety

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Featured Image Credit: South Africa National Antarctic Programme

Topics: Science, Environment, Weather, World News

Joshua Nair
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Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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A terrifying email sent by a researcher fearing for their life at a base in Antarctica has been released in full.

Included in the message are some unsettling allegations against one of the scientist's colleagues, adding that they are 'deeply concerned' for their wellbeing in a call for help.

The scientists' group have been staying in the Sanae IV base, and the plan was to be based there for at least 10 more months, though it is unclear what effect this email will have.

Conditions in Antarctica are freezing, windy, and uninhabitable, with purpose-built bases being the only thing allowing humans to live in the environment, usually for months on end.

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But cabin fever is a real problem, and being so secluded from society, stuck with the same handful of people for up to a year and your own thoughts for so long can drive anyone up the wall.

The email, obtained in full by South Africa's Sunday Times, details concerns about a colleague's behviour and disturbing allegations of what has happened on the base.

The scientist admitted they're fearing for their safety (South Africa National Antarctic Programme)
The scientist admitted they're fearing for their safety (South Africa National Antarctic Programme)

"Regrettably, his behaviour has escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing," it began.

The researcher went on: "Specifically, he physically assaulted [X], which is a grave violation of personal safety and workplace norms.

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"Furthermore, he threatened to kill [X], creating an environment of fear and intimidation.

"I remain deeply concerned about my own safety, constantly wondering if I might become the next victim."

It was explained that the person's 'increasingly egregious behaviour' would need immediate action for the safety and wellbeing of the team.

"I am experiencing significant difficulty in feeling secure in his presence," the researcher admitted.

Both the author and the accused have not been named.

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South Africa's environment minister, Dion George, has since explained that he would help, while clarifying that researchers must go through psychological evaluations to ensure that they are mentally prepared for the extreme conditions.

There's no escaping your base in Antarctica (Getty Stock Photo)
There's no escaping your base in Antarctica (Getty Stock Photo)

"There was a verbal altercation between the team leader and this person. Then it escalated and then that person did physically assault the leader," he said.

Even though the email described the person as a threat to the group, the apocalyptic weather in the area means there also isn't an opportunity to step outside or get a moment away from those around you.

While the researcher has asked for assistance, there is currently no clear mode of travel available back to their homes, which are thousands of miles away.

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