French Legion soldier escapes Colombian guerrilla captors
By The BriefBrief
A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity, according to a Colombian military source. The soldier overpowered a guard, jumped into a river with his hands tied, and trekked for four days through the Andes to reach safety.
WHO:Colombian military source
WHAT:A French Foreign Legion soldier escaped from Colombian guerrilla captivity after nearly a month.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM ET
WHERE:Colombia
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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