Russian fishing ship lists badly near Antarctica; ice complicates rescue efforts

Friday, December 16, 2011

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A Russian fishing vessel with 32 crew members was in trouble and taking on water near Antarctica on Friday. Heavy sea ice was hampering rescue efforts, and officials said it could be four or five days before anybody reaches the ship to try to rescue the crew.

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