Australian icebreaker refloated in Antarctica after grounding

A photo taken by Chris Hill and provided by Australian Antarctic Division on February 26, 2016 shows Australia's flagship icebreaker Aurora Australis after it ran aground at Australia's Mawson research station in Antarctica. - Australian Antarctic Division / HO/AFP / Chris Hill

Sydney (AFP) - An Australian icebreaker that ran aground in Antarctica during a blizzard has been successfully refloated, officials said Saturday.

The Aurora Australis ran aground with 68 people on board after breaking its moorings on Wednesday and was stuck on rocks at Horseshoe Harbour, close to Australia's Mawson station.