19-year-old American Ethan Guo was detained in Antarctica after landing on King George Island with a false flight plan. He had deviated from his approved route, triggering an alert. Guo, attempting a solo flight across all seven continents to raise money for cancer research, faces charges under Chilean aeronautical code and potential violation of the Antarctic Treaty. His journey, followed by over a million online, has been significantly delayed. He confirmed his well-being via social media.

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