A South African research team based in Antarctica pleaded for help as one team member accused a colleague of physical and sexual violence and death threats. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian has the details on the launch investigation.

South Africa is investigating after a member of a research team at an isolated station in Antarctica was accused of physical assault and sexual harassment.

A member of a small South African research team at a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of assault and pleaded for intervention, officials have said.

A South African researcher at the Sanae IV Antarctic base accused a colleague of physical assault and death threats. The 10-person team is isolated until December with limited escape options. Authorities are considering intervention,

The scientist trapped in a research station in Antarctica said they are 'deeply concerned' for their own safety