An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is rescued, authorities say

In this undated photo provided by the Australian Antarctic Division, Casey research station is photographed from the air. (AP)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an icebreaker following a daunting mission to rescue him, authorities said Tuesday.

The man was working at the Casey research station when he suffered from what authorities described as a developing medical condition that needed specialist assessment and care.