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Passengers trapped in Antarctica to be rescued by helicopter

Passengers trapped in Antarctica to be rescued by helicopter

Andrew Peacock/AP The ice-trapped Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy, seen last Friday, is currently carrying 74 scientists, tourists and crew. CANBERRA, Australia — Passengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for more than a week are expected to be rescued by helicopter on Thursday after three icebreakers failed to reach the paralyzed vessel, officials ...

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