American found in Syria says he's a 'pilgrim' who was imprisoned for months
Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri who was imprisoned in Syria, told NBC News he had been on a pilgrimage to Damascus. Video led some to thing he was Austin Tice.
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Man Found in Syria Appears to Be Missing American
The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said that he had been detained for months.The New York Times - 1h -
American who says he crossed into Syria by foot is free after 7 months in detention
An American who turned up in Syria says he was detained after crossing into the country by foot on a Christian pilgrimage seven months agoABC News - 1h -
American is freed after being detained for seven months in Syria
American is freed after being detained for seven months in SyriaABC News - 1h -
Watch: American man found in Syria after being imprisoned for months
An American man calling himself Travis spoke with NBC News' Matt Bradley and said he had been imprisoned in Syria after crossing from Lebanon.NBC News - 2h -
Biden and Family of Austin Tice, Who Is Missing in Syria, Say They Believe He Is Alive
President Biden said on Sunday that U.S. officials believe they can bring Mr. Tice home, but that they do not know where he is.The New York Times - 3d
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