NSF works with New Zealand and Australian authorities to evacuate ailing cruise ship passenger from Antarctica

NSF works with New Zealand and Australian authorities to evacuate ailing cruise ship passenger from Antarctica 02/27/2017 04:25 PM EST The National Science Foundation (NSF) is working with the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) and Oceanwide Expeditions to evacuate an ailing cruise ship passenger from Antarctica. The patient is a U.S. citizen, sailing aboard the motor vessel Ortelius. NSF is not releasing the patient's personal or medical details. NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, through which it operates three year-round stations on the continent, ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=191213&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111