Abducted British aid worker killed during rescue

[Jazzy]

KABUL, Afghanistan -A female British aid worker kidnapped during an ambush last month was killed during a rescue attempt by NATO forces in eastern Afghanistan, Britain's foreign secretary said Saturday.



The aid worker, identified as Linda Norgrove, was killed Friday night by her captors during the operation to free her, Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a statement from London.



Norgrove and three colleagues were kidnapped in eastern Kunar province on Sept. 26 after being ambushed. Police fought a gunbattle with the kidnappers near the attack site before the assailants fled.

It is with deep sadness that I must confirm that Linda Norgrove ... was killed at the hands of her captors in the course of a rescue attempt last night, said Hague.



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[Rapunzel]

Whilst this is very sad, you have to remember these people volunteer as aid workers.

They know how risky the situation is.

I have a hell of a lot of respect for their courage, to feel the need to give aid despite a severe risk to your own safety, is truly to dedicate your life to God and to doing His work on earth.



I think the ones who suffer most are their families left behind.

Maybe it will console them to know that their loved ones would have known the risks and yet still dedicated their lives to helping those in need. God Bless them all for their courage and bravery.

 

[The Dragon Master]

I agree with you there Rapinzel!

 

[Jazzy]

Very well said Rapunzel and I agree 100% with you.