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Colombia says three rescued Americans on way to U.S.

BOGOTA
Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:08pm EDT

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Three Americans rescued by Colombian soldiers after years as hostages of leftist rebels were on their way to the United States on Wednesday, Colombia's government said.

"At this time they are flying toward the United States to be with their families," Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said.

(Reporting by Javier Mozzo; Writing by Hugh Bronstein; Editing by John O'Callaghan)


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