What appeared to be a terrorizing experience at a remote base in Antarctica may be under control, according to officials.

A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.

A group of scientists due to work together for months at a remote Antarctic research station has been rocked after a member of the team was accused of physical assault. A team of nine researchers were due to spend the Antarctic winter at the South African-run base,