American citizen Phillip Walton, 27, was living with his wife and child in the western African nation of Niger when he was kidnapped on October 26. Each day of captivity brings greater danger of loss or death to a kidnap victim. Ultimately the kidnappers are after ransom money.
With governments of the U.S., Niger, and Nigeria working together, Walton was rescued by Navy Seals on October 31.
Says a retired Navy Seal, "Men in these top-tier special forces units train their entire adult lives to be ready when called upon, hostage rescue operations are inherently dangerous. Those men put someone else's life above their own, they do so selflessly....it's an illustration of utter commitment."
Phillip Walton is safe and in the care of the US State Department. No military personnel gave their lives on this mission. Thank God.
from ABC News
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