July 3, 2008...7:53 am

Betancourt hails ‘perfect’ rescue

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BBC News | Thursday, 3 July 2008 11:48 UK

Ingrid Betancourt rescue 2 July, 2008
Ingrid Betancourt rescue 2 July, 2008 | AFP

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt has hailed as a “miracle” her release from more than six years of captivity in the Colombian jungle.

“There is no historical precedent for such a perfect operation,” she said.

Ms Betancourt and 14 other hostages were rescued without a shot being fired after rebels holding them were tricked into handing them over. . .

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