Influencer Ethan Guo has been detained in Antarctica amid his problem to fly to all seven continents.
Chilean authorities told CNN on Wednesday, July 2, that Guo, 19, landed on a portion of Antarctica the place Chile has a territorial declare over the weekend. The web persona allegedly broke “a number of nationwide and worldwide rules” when he modified his flight plans with out discover.
Regulation enforcement claimed that Guo submitted a false flight plan and took off from Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in Punta Arenas. Throughout the flight, Guo, who was the only real passenger, turned astray and headed to Antarctica. When Guo landed at Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base, he was detained and formally charged.
Guo’s lawyer, Karina Ulloa, shared throughout a press convention on Sunday, June 29, that the pilot had skilled “issues” whereas flying.
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“Whereas already within the air, he started to expertise a collection of issues,” Ulloa stated, claiming that Guo “was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he may comply with this route or not.”
Guo introduced in June 2024 that he was embarking on the journey of a lifetime. He challenged himself to fly throughout the globe in 100 days. Along with attempting to grow to be the “first individual in historical past to fly solo to all seven continents in a small plane,” Guo wished to lift cash for most cancers.
“In 2021 my cousin was recognized with most cancers. I love him. He impressed me to take life extra critically and be part of the battle towards most cancers,” Guo’s website learn. “I need to use each alternative to lift consciousness of childhood most cancers and the need to extend analysis efforts to search out prevention and remedy strategies.”
Guo kicked off his journey plans in September 2024, flying from Memphis to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
“The views flying via town have been completely breathtaking,” Guo stated in an Instagram Reel on the time. “The day ended easily, however once I tried to examine into a close-by resort, they refused as a result of I’m 18. After spending just a few hours within the foyer, I used to be about [to] go sleep on the airport, one of many receptionists felt dangerous and secretly let me examine in.”
Since then, Guo has traveled throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Earlier than his detainment, Guo final shared that he made it to the Philippines on June 23.
“Day 142 of flying to all 7 continents with a purpose to increase one million {dollars} to battle most cancers! Route: RPMD-RPLL Distance: 650 miles,” he captioned an Instagram Reel.