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Teenager Detained in Chile for Unauthorized Antarctica Landing

7/3/2025

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American teenager Ethan Guo, 19, faces serious charges in Chile after landing in Antarctica without permission while attempting a solo flight to all seven continents for cancer research. Prosecutors allege he endangered air traffic safety, leading to his detention and a 90-day investigation that keeps him grounded in Chile.

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American teenager Ethan Guo, 19, faces serious charges in Chile after landing in Antarctica without permission while attempting a solo flight to all seven continents for cancer research. Prosecutors allege he endangered air traffic safety, leading to his detention and a 90-day investigation that keeps him grounded in Chile.