2003/08/04
British Antarctic Survey
Antarctic Tragedy
Press Statement - 23 July 2003
It is with the deepest sorrow that British Antarctic Survey (BAS) reports the death of a marine biologist at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Kirsty Margot Brown, 28, was attacked without warning by a leopard seal while she was snorkelling at her study site in the bay adjacent to the station. She was with her snorkelling 'buddy' when the seal pulled her underwater and contact with her was lost. The two-person shore-cover team saw the incident, and a rescue boat was launched immediately in an attempt to save her. Her colleagues were able to pull her from the water and begin resuscitation procedures in the boat whilst transferring her to the research station. Despite carrying out Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for one hour, the station doctor and colleagues were unable to revive her.
The tragedy happened yesterday (22 July 2003) around 16.50 hrs local time (20.50 UK time). None of her colleagues was injured. There will be a full investigation. (British Antarctic Survey)
Antarctic Diaries - Life Behind the Science
Antarctic Tragedy
Press Statement - 23 July 2003
It is with the deepest sorrow that British Antarctic Survey (BAS) reports the death of a marine biologist at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Kirsty Margot Brown, 28, was attacked without warning by a leopard seal while she was snorkelling at her study site in the bay adjacent to the station. She was with her snorkelling 'buddy' when the seal pulled her underwater and contact with her was lost. The two-person shore-cover team saw the incident, and a rescue boat was launched immediately in an attempt to save her. Her colleagues were able to pull her from the water and begin resuscitation procedures in the boat whilst transferring her to the research station. Despite carrying out Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for one hour, the station doctor and colleagues were unable to revive her.
The tragedy happened yesterday (22 July 2003) around 16.50 hrs local time (20.50 UK time). None of her colleagues was injured. There will be a full investigation. (British Antarctic Survey)
Antarctic Diaries - Life Behind the Science
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