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world5 months ago•2 min saved

Charges Dropped in Antarctic Teen Pilot Case

Charges against 19-year-old American teen pilot Ethan Guo, who was detained in Antarctica after landing on a Chilean-claimed island during his solo flight to all seven continents to raise money for cancer research, have been dropped. He was ordered to leave the area, donate to a children's cancer foundation, and is banned from re-entering Chile for three years. Guo, who has spent over 140 days flying to raise $1 million for cancer research, remains in Antarctica awaiting permission to depart.

via BBC|

#antarctica #cancer-research #charges-dropped

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Teen Influencer Detained in Antarctica During Solo 7-Continent Flight

Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old American pilot attempting to fly solo to all seven continents, was detained after landing his plane on a Chilean island off Antarctica without proper authorization. He is currently housed at a Chilean base on King George Island, awaiting the resolution of his case, with limited options to leave due to logistical constraints.

via The New York Times|

#antarctica #chile #ethan-guo

world6 months ago•2 min saved

US Teen Influencer Detained in Antarctica During Solo Flight to Raise Funds

A 19-year-old American influencer, Ethan Guo, attempting to fly solo to all seven continents, was detained by Chilean authorities after landing in Antarctica without proper authorization and submitting a false flight plan, violating multiple regulations. He remains in Chile for a 90-day investigation period.

via CNN|

#antarctica #detention #regulations