American Kidnappers In Egypt Treated Hostages “Like Family”

Being taken as an American hostage in Egypt might seem like a harrowing experience but a recently released American says they were “not at all afriad” because her hostage takers treated her “like family.”

The unidentified women told ABC News:

“They were very nice. I was not at all afraid. They kept on reassuring us that we will be fine. … They treated us like family.”

The American was kidnapped while traveling with five other people who were traveling from  St. Catherine’s Monastery on the Sinai Peninsula to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh. Only two American women and their Egyptian guide were taken.

The Egyptian kidnappers asked that 33 Bedouin prisoners be released in exchange for the hostages.

After being released the two women said the governor of South Sinai invested them for dinner and accompanies them on their drive to Sharm el Sheikh to ensure their continued safety. The Egyptian government then housed the women at a luxury hotel and took care of their expenses.

Also included in the hostages trip was a visit to Cairo to view the Great Pyramids and a stop in Alexandria.

Despite being taken hostage the travels expect to keep their itineraries in place and the one identified female said:

“I am not afraid to continue the tour. I am very much ready to continue, and I will continue to bring tourists to Egypt and Jordan.”

Would you head straight home after such a harrowing hostage situation or continue to enjoy your vacation and see your plans through to completion.