Stories for February 6th 2001

Tuesday, February 6th 2001 - 20:00 UTC
Reindeer arriving in the Falklands.

Patrol Vessel Sigma arrived at King Edward Point off South Georgia at 7.30 last night to collect the reindeer for Brankton Loch.
They'll be attempting to load 59 foals today and will then be waiting for a weather window to sail to the Falklands.
Weather depending, the Department of Agriculture hope for the reindeer to arrive at FIPASS on Saturday.
DOA have asked islanders to kindly stay away from the wharf as they want to keep the animals quiet and calm.
Tuesday, February 6th 2001 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine and British Air Forces aid stricken yachtsman.

A further example of the improving relationships between Britain and Argentina has resulted in the a joint Air Force rescue exercise off the Falkland Islands to save a lone American yachtsman.

Reindeer arriving in the Falklands.