Danish authorities say a scientific fishing vessel in Greenland has failed in its attempt to free a cruise ship carrying 206 people, including 90 Australians.
The Ocean Explorer ran aground in Alpefjord in the Northeast Greenland National Park. It's the world’s largest and most northerly national park, and is known for icebergs and the musk oxen that roam the coast.There have been no reports of injuries and everyone on board is "safe and well".
"The crew and passengers are in a difficult situation but under the circumstances the atmosphere on the ship is good and everyone on board is doing well," the JAC said.The Danish navy's Knud Rasmussen patrol vessel was expected to arrive at the Alpefjord site on Friday afternoon, the JAC said. "There is no immediate danger to themselves, the vessel or the surrounding environment," Sydney-based Aurora said in a statement.
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