12 Jul 2021

High-risk rescue mission in Antarctica

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 12 July 2021
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Photo: RNZ

10:20 Air Force Hercules carries out high-risk rescue mission in Antarctica

A Royal New Zealand Air Force crew braved the icey 24/7 wintery darkness to evacuate an injured person from Antarctica overnight bringing them back to Christchurch this afternoon. RNZ News reporter Sarah Robson goes through the details with Karyn Hay.

A C-130H Hercules carries out a medical evacuation in Antarctica.

A C-130H Hercules carries out a medical evacuation in Antarctica. Photo: Supplied by Waynne Williams/ Antarctica New Zealand