British Couple - In Captivity for Three Months

After a British couple was captured by Somali pirates three months ago, the individuals were visited by a doctor and AFP reporter. Both the doctor and reporter claimed Rachel and Paul Chandler were in weakening condition, and needed help. The couple was captured by pirates when they were traveling to Tanzania. The pirates want 4.4 million euros, but the government refuses to pay ransoms to pirates. While the pirates continue to demand money, the captives grow more weak, and plead for the British Government to help. The couple has been separated, and Mrs. Chandler seems to grow more and more disoriented.

By: Meredith Hess

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/8489958.stm