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Elderly Irish priest released by kidnappers after 32 day ordeal

An elderly Irish priest released after 32 days in captivity in the Philippines has told how he hiked through jungles, survived raging seas and slept in a swamp under a tarpaulin before his release.

Fr Michael Sinnott is said to be in good health as he recovers from his ordeal after being handed over to police and government officials around dawn.