Missionaries taking hostages in Haiti dared to escape during the night, group says

A group of 12 American and Canadian hostages made a daring overnight escape last week in Haiti after being held captive for two months, walking for miles with children being dragged through rough terrain. thorns and thorns, navigation by the stars and views of a nearby mountain, a US-based mission team said Monday.

The group’s description of the events differed from versions given last week by Haitian police officials, who said the missionaries were released and found by local residents. A spokesman for Haiti’s national police declined to comment on Monday.