Space.com Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin Evacuated from South Pole Due to Illness 1 December 2016 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin was evacuated today (Dec. 1) from the South Pole due to illness, where he had been visiting as part of a tourist group. from Space.com bit.ly/2gCUH7b Share: