(New Zealand) — Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin (pictured center) is said to be in stable condition after being airlifted from the South Pole for medical reasons.
International Association of Antartica Tour Operators spokeswoman Amanda Lynnes says Aldrin was visiting Antarctica as part of a tourist group when he suffered some sort of a medical problem.
The 86-year-old is being accompanied by a doctor after arriving in McMurdo earlier today.
Aldrin took part in the Apollo 11 mission with Neil Armstrong and was the second person to walk on the moon.
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