Yacht goes missing in Antarctica

BBC Friday 6th April, 2012

A Russian Polar expedition yacht with a crew of seven has gone missing in Antarctica, a spokeswoman has told the BBC News website. There has been no contact with the Scorpius since Monday night, when the crew said gale-force winds were keeping it at anchor, Anna Subbotina said. It is believed to be stuck in ice between two polar research stations...

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