# How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors

https://mins.news/en/item/51670

- France 24, 2026-09-09 16:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260909-how-a-french-foreign-legion-soldier-dramatically-escaped-colombian-captors

> A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity, according to a Colombian military source. He overpowered a guard, jumped into a river with his hands tied and trekked through the Andes for four days to reach safety.

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