Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines

[TomSea]

Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines

A Dutch hostage held by Philippines militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf has been killed as he tried to flee during a battle with troops, the army says.

Ewold Horn, 59, was killed by his captors during an army operation against the Islamic State-linked group on the island of Jolo.

The photographer and birdwatcher died during a 90-minute exchange of fire, Brig-Gen Divino Rey Pabayo said.

Six Abu Sayyaf militants were killed, the army said.

Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48473128

A shame he was held for 6-7 years and ended up dead. Another hostage a few years ago, was able to get away.

[Fishrrman]

Sumpin' tells me that the islamist part of the Philippines isn't a very good place to go takin' pictures of birds...