A Canadian cruise ship struck ice off Antarctica puncturing a fist sized hole in the hull.
Responding to the sinking ship’s distress signal, a Norwegian liner rescued all 154 passengers and crew.
What’s more surprising than the accident itself, is the fact that 154 people were actually willing to take a cruise to Antarctica - the least inhabitable place on earth. Early reports suggest that with the success of last year’s documentary, March of the Penguins, Antarctica’s tourism industry has more than quadrupled.
But travel agents warn, “Antarctica is not a family friendly destination. It’s cold, you probably won’t actually get to see a penguin, and apparently there’s a good possibility your boat will sink.”
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