An Arctic expedition that sunk a truck near Taloyoak, Nunavut, has committed to hauling the vehicle out of the ocean — a logistical challenge that’ll rely on weather conditions, a pair of ships and good timing. The Transglobal Car Expedition lost a modified Ford F-150 through the ice northwest of Taloyoak in March. It happened while part of the team headed back to Cambridge Bay, after successfully travelling overland from Yellowknife to Resolute Bay, Nunavut. But, he acknowledged, the success of the operation is contingent on several moving parts — most of which are beyond his control. A logistical undertakingThe first hurdle, said Grimsson, will be whether enough ice has melted to carry out the operation.

Source: CBC News June 09, 2022 07:36 UTC