3 People From U.S. Base in Antarctica Evacuated in High-Risk Rescue Operation: "Nothing Short of Heroic"

3 people from U.S. base in Antarctica evacuated in high-risk rescue operation: "Nothing short of heroic"

New Zealand's air force carried out the perilous operation in freezing temperatures and total darkness. U.S. officials called the mission "nothing short of heroic."

Rescuers save 3 from Antarctica base after braving 24-hours of darkness, sub-zero temperatures

Three people were evacuated from a US research base in Antarctica during a high-risk operation in round-the-clock darkness and sub-zero temperatures, according to authorities.

Three evacuated after medical emergency at US Antarctic research base

The high-risk 20-hour operation took place in the complete darkness of the Antarctic winter

US research station staff evacuated from Antarctica in high-risk operation

Travel to Antarctica during the southern winter is restricted to emergencies with crews having to navigate extreme conditions and icy landings The New Zealand air force has evacuated three people from a US research base in Antarctica in a high-risk operation that required navigating through extreme weather and round-the-clock darkness.The air force said on Wednesday the United National Science Foundation requested a medical evacuation for three …