April 26 -- Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC) is pleased to
announce that Dr. Ronald S. Shemenski is en route to Punta Arenas, Chile. The
Twin Otter departed Rothera, Antarctica, at approximately 11:00 a.m. EDT. The
estimated arrival time is 3:45 p.m. EDT today. Dr. Shemenski is on board and
is doing well.
Dr. Betty Carlisle, Shemenski's replacement, is at the Pole to safeguard
the well-being of our employees at the Amundsen-Scott Station, as well as the
scientists they support. Dr. Carlisle examined Dr. Shemenski at the Pole, and
granted him medical clearance to fly.
We join the United States National Science Foundation in extending our
thanks to Kenn Borek Air Ltd. for helping us to successfully complete this
airlift, as well as to the medical experts, weather forecasters, British
Antarctic Survey, Chilean government, U.S. Office of Aviation Services, and
U.S. Air Force for the roles they played in contributing to the health and
safety of Dr. Shemenski, the winter population at the Pole, and the flight
crew.
WHAT: Raytheon press conference to update the status of the medical
evacuation of Dr. Ronald S. Shemenski from Antarctica's Amundsen-
Scott South Pole Station
WHERE: Hotel Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas, Chile
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 26, 2001
WHO: Statements will be given by Tom Yelvington, RTSC vice president
and U.S. Antarctic Program manager; Steve Dunbar, RTSC manager,
field operations; and Captain Sean Loutitt of Kenn Borek Air,
Ltd., mission pilot. Health permitting, Dr. Shemenski will also
attend and give a statement.
Contacts:
Bob Valentine, 703.295.2300
Kristen Giddens, 703.295.2300
David Mortazavi, 703.295.2300
SOURCE Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC)
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