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Un crucero turístico quedó atrapado en hielo marino y fue liberado por la Guardia Costera de EEUU

Un rompehielos de la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos liberó a un crucero de expedición australiano atrapado en hielo marino cerca del mar de […]

Un crucero turístico quedó atrapado en hielo marino y fue liberado por la Guardia Costera de EEUU

TL;DR

  • A US Coast Guard icebreaker rescued an Australian cruise ship trapped in Antarctic sea ice.
  • The Scenic Eclipse II became stuck approximately 15 kilometers from the coast in the Ross Sea.
  • The USCGC Polar Star responded to the distress call, fracturing ice to free the ship.
  • The operation involved nearly 400 people and concluded without injuries or damage.
  • The cruise ship was able to continue its journey to New Zealand.
  • The rescue occurred during the Antarctic tourist season, known for unpredictable ice conditions.