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...agent playing Russi wanted professionals to help the agents overcome stage fright and fully embody their roles. He convinced his bosses to pay for acting classes. The players would have to keep cool, improvise and play their parts with Shakespearian heft if there happened to be a radical turn of events on the ground...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Hostage Rescue in the Colombian Jungle | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...first off the helicopter was the fake Arab. He smiled at the guerrillas and wandered around as if awestruck by the natural beauty of the landscape. Next came the agents impersonating the Venezuelan news team, then Russi. In the cockpit, the pilots kept the rotor blades turning. The commotion would create a sense of urgency, making it less likely that the guerrillas would closely examine the delegates' credentials. The running engines would also allow for a faster getaway. The pilots could follow the action through a microphone hidden inside the TV camera, and if the rebels discovered the deception, Russi...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Hostage Rescue in the Colombian Jungle | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...Russi approached FARC commander Cesar and his cruel deputy, known as Enrique Gafas. Cesar smiled and extended his hand. The fake news team shot video of the rebels and pestered Cesar for an interview. The TV crew's role was to distract the guerrillas and prevent them from concentrating on the events playing out before them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Hostage Rescue in the Colombian Jungle | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...Russi began scolding the hostages. If they didn't want to cooperate, they could stay on the ground for all he cared. The problem was that most of the prisoners seemed prepared to do just that. As the argument grew louder, the fake Australian delegate noticed Keith, Marc, and Tom off to one side. Maybe the gringos would listen to reason. He pleaded with the Americans to collaborate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Hostage Rescue in the Colombian Jungle | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...helicopter was heading for home. Fifteen lives had been saved. With their mission accomplished, Russi turned to the now former hostages, smiled, and in nine curt words announced their deliverance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Hostage Rescue in the Colombian Jungle | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

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