Help has finally arrived for "Sparta," a Russian ship stuck in Antarctic ice.<br/> This South Korean icebreaking vessel is starting rescue work for the Sparta and its 32-person crew.<br/> They've been trapped since December 16 with a 30-centimetre hole in the ship's hull.<br/> South Korean media said the vessel is not in immediate danger of sinking, but it's sitting 1.5 meters below the water line.<br/> The rescue ship, "The Aaron," shown here in file footage, travelled from New Zealand at the Russian government's request.<br/> After it lightens Sparta's load by removing its fuel, the crews will attempt to seal the hull when it rises above water.<br/> If they are successful, "The Aaron" will accompany the Russian ship into open water.<br/> Lindsey Parietti, Reuters
