Antarctic expeditioners rescued from Australian icebreaker

Thirty-seven people stranded on Australia's flagship icebreaker, which ran around in Antarctica, have been rescued. 

Authorities say the Aurora Australis had broken free of its mooring lines following a severe blizzard.


The Australian Antarctic Division said a barge ferried the expedition members to the Mawson research station after weather conditions improved. 

Thirty-one crew members remain on board to re-float the vessel.


BBC