Posted on 07/03/2005 7:59:53 AM PDT by jmc1969
CNN) -- One member of a U.S. special operations reconnaissance team missing in Afghanistan since Tuesday has been rescued, a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity told CNN.
The team member "evaded the enemy and was successfully rescued by U.S. forces," the official said.
No other details are being released because the search for other missing members of the team continues, the official said.
A military helicopter crashed Tuesday while bringing reinforcements to the team, killing all 16 service members aboard.
The U.S. military believes the chopper was downed by a rocket-propelled grenade.
It is the worst single-day death toll for U.S. forces since the Afghan war began nearly four years ago.
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Yes, wonderful news. Those others are all probably alive and surviving thanks to their training. God bless them all and let's hope and pray they are soon back with their units once again. Praying, praying, praying!
"It is the worst single-day death toll for U.S. forces since the Afghan war began nearly four years ago."
Quagmire? Sorry, someone had to say it.
Great news on the rescue. Hope they find the others soon.
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