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Arrived. what hasn't arrive sd a rescue crew to get them off that vessel. that's about to change if mother nature cooperates. the crew is doing their part to lay the groundwork, literally. matthew chance has their story of optimism. >> reporter: kyra, it's the new plan. apparently it's the only plan that's going to work at this stage. all attempts to rescue this stranded research vessel by sea have been abandoned. the pack ice is just too thick for the ice breakers to break through. instead, they're going to be air lifted, passengers on board air lifted to safety by helicopter. they can only d...
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