American evacuated from US Antarctic base for emergency medical treatment: Officials
Summary
An American in the U.S. Antarctic Program was evacuated from McMurdo Station to a hospital in New Zealand for emergency medical treatment. The rescue took place on July 31, 2026, under very dangerous winter conditions, with help from Australian and New Zealand officials.Key Facts
- The person evacuated is an American citizen working in Antarctica.
- The evacuation occurred on July 31, 2026.
- The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the U.S. Antarctic Program.
- The rescue flight came from Hobart, Australia, to McMurdo Station in complete darkness.
- Temperatures during the evacuation were as low as –43°C (minus 43 degrees Celsius).
- The evacuation involved the Australian Antarctic Division and the New Zealand Defense Force.
- The patient was taken to Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand in serious condition.
- The U.S. National Science Foundation thanked all involved for their help in dangerous conditions.
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