Canadian Pilot Dies after a Fall in Antartica

A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling from 20m(65ft) into an icy crevasse near Australia’s Davis base in Antarctica.

David Wood, 62, fell into the crack after getting out of his helicopter during a routine fuel drop on Monday.

He was rescued after three hours and flown to the research station for treatment, with medical advice given by telephone from Australia.

But he died from his injuries the following day.

Authorities say they are working to return his body to Australia.