How the Sanae IV Antarctic Base has terrified scientists trapped in the ‘Real Life horror film’ that takes 15 days to reach

In the vast and frozen desert of Antarctica, the scientists of the base of Sanae IV are living a real -life horror film.

Cattered at the remote research base, isolated from the rest of the world, they are now asking for help after a colleague He allegedly sexually assaulted an investigating partner and threatened to kill another.

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Sanae IV, perched on the Vesleskarvet Nunatak in the land of Queen Maud, is as far from civilization as it can be obtained.

And without direct flight or fast access, you can take up to 15 days just to reach the base, which makes any emergency rescue a monumental challenge.

The South African base is an avant -garde structure designed to support Antarctica‘S climate.

But it is even modern architecture And life support systems cannot protect its inhabitants from the psychological and emotional tension of being almost completely from the world.

The station is deeply buried in one of the coldest and hardest places of Landwhere temperatures collapse regularly at -23 ° C, and winds howl at speeds up to 135 mph.

The isolation is absolute.

Without hope to escape unless the brutal climate allows it, scientists live with constant fear of being trapped for months.

The base is so far from any other human advanced position that even during the summer replenishment mission, the closest help is 160 km.

It is a slow and stressful test when things go wrong.

Within the base, living conditions are hard but manageable, if you are lucky enough to avoid psychological cost.

The research station is divided into three modules that house the kitchen, dining room, bedrooms and some leisure areas such as a gym, library and bar,

One of the researchers parked there, dressed in a thick coat and a tango hat, recorded a video tour of the base.

It shows a gym equipped with weights, a rowing machine and a bicycle, essential since outdoor exercise is almost impossible.

There is even a “Braii” on the back, the South African word for a barbecue, but the luxury ends there.

All the water of the equipment comes from the melted snow, a work intensive work task that the team turns with the use of the foundry, which they call “smelly.”

And there is a basic kitchen, where the team turns to cook for the nine inhabitants.

The design of the station, although practical, is essentially a series of long corridors that link the rooms, offering a minimum space for privacy.

It is not a place for comfort or socialization, but rather to survive and do the job.

And surviving is not an easy task.

The staff lives in closed rooms, with the personal space of each member of the team limited to small rooms.

The long and dark winter The months extend without stopping.

Winter in Sanae IV means months of constant darkness, with the sun immersing under the horizon and never rise again for months.

This endless darkness has a deep impact on healthWhile crew members are trapped in a world where the day and night blur together.

For the members of the trapped team, every hour of vigil is a reminder of its isolation.

Crew members do not have contact with the outside world beyond occasional satellite communications, and even then, it is a lifeguard that only the cold comfort of being able to inform offers South Africa.

During the winter, when temperatures are relentless and winds rugen outside, their communications with the outside world feel more like a cruel reminder that help is too far to be from any utility.

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The constant threat of extreme climate, unpredictable storms and isolation has worn out many of the team.

Psychological pressure becomes real: cabin fever is established.

Without possibilities of a break, without the possibility of leaving for a weekend getaway, and without real personal time, temperatures stand out easily.

The arguments explode. Frustration boils. Without external stimulation, even small conflicts are magnified, isolation converts small disputes into serious divisions.

An email sent last week of one of the scientists trapped in Sanae IV describes how one of his colleagues had begun to threaten others.

According to the email, the defendant had physically He assaulted an investigating partner and threatened to kill another.

The email further details the growing atmosphere of fear inside the base: “I remain deeply concerned about my own security, constantly wondering if I could become the next victim.”

The sense of insecurity of the team member is not just about the threat to his life, it is the psychological cost of being trapped in a space confined with someone who has crossed the line.

The threat of violence feels immediate and suffocating.

While the crew expects, without easy escape, there is a feeling of imminent fatality.

A team member, once reliable to work in such an isolated and high -risk environment, has now become the greatest threat to others.

Psychological stress is intense and worsens from the inability to solve the problem quickly.

What should be a simple process to eliminate an insecure individual is complicated by the remote location of the station and the hard climatic conditions, which could take weeks, if not months, overcome it.

The desperate message continues: “It is imperative that immediate measures are taken to guarantee my safety and safety of all employees.”

But what can the authorities in South Africa When the closest help is a distance by helicopter, and even the best plans could be frustrated by the fierce Antarctic winds?

The country’s minister of the country, Dion George, has already said that there was no evidence of “dangerous intentions” in the accused’s actions, but given the rapid climb of the situation, that might not be enough.