A diver with the French Polar Institute is missing in Antarctica after disappearing during an ice dive in Adélie Land, the institute reported.
Diver Missing in Antarctica
The institute stated on its Facebook page that the diver was conducting an ice dive when he went missing. Search operations were launched immediately after the disappearance.
- Safety protocols were in place for the diving operation.
- The incident occurred in Adélie Land, a territory claimed by France.
- An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
Adélie Land is a claimed territory of France, bordering the Australian Antarctic Territory on both sides. The region is home to the French research station Dumont d’Urville.
The French Polar Institute and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands have expressed their deepest condolences to the diver’s family, loved ones, and the teams involved in the search.
The exact location of the incident and the purpose of the ice dive have not been specified. The Australian Antarctic Division confirmed it received a request for assistance from the Institut Polaire Francaise following the diver’s disappearance and is investigating options to support the search effort.
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