Discovery of an American in Syria

An American named Travis Timmerman was found in Syria after being held captive for seven months, though it was initially believed he was another missing journalist, Austin Tice. Timmerman, a Christian pilgrim, illegally crossed into Syria from Lebanon and was detained in an Iranian facility. He escaped and was discovered wandering barefoot in the countryside, looking disheveled but surprisingly healthy for someone who had faced such dire circumstances. His unexpected return suggests that many other Americans could still be detained in Syria, possibly as bargaining chips by hostile groups.