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World Service,17 Apr 2001,14 mins

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Attempts to rescue unwell Antarctic scientist, Ronald Schemansky. Peter West, of America's National Science Foundation, explores the options available and Schemansky's situation. Also in the programme: the Argentinian pilot who flew to the Falklands appeals against his grounding. Presenter: Dee Palmer.

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