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2006-08-22 Africa Horn

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Posted by Steve 2006-08-22 11:20|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Man, you shouldn't even bother searching for people this stupid...

Posted by tu3031 2006-08-22 12:16|| 2006-08-22 12:16|| Front Page Top

#2 On the Google maps satellite view, the south east corner of Niger, near the border with Chad, actually looks like a lush lakeland area. I looked because I couldn't figure out why a bunch of tourists would be wandering around in the desert.

Posted by WhitecollarRedneck 2006-08-22 12:31|| 2006-08-22 12:31|| Front Page Top

#3 No way they 'escaped'. Presumably a ransom was paid and they were released. Calling it an escape is just diplomatic cover.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2006-08-22 13:25|| 2006-08-22 13:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Glenmore, I agree with you. And any ransom only encourages more kidnappings.
The obvious needs to be clarified that folks going into these dangerous areas won't be protected. This level of stupidity is more than frustrating.

Posted by Jan 2006-08-22 13:48|| 2006-08-22 13:48|| Front Page Top

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