Conflict● ElevatedSep 9 · Sep 9, 2026, 4:17 PM
How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · South America
A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety, according to a Colombian military source.
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South America theater · last 7 days
steady · 1 in the last 24h433
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Wildfires 401Attacks & Assaults 14Kidnappings 7Shootings 3Rocket Launches 2
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