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Kidnapped Kiwi pilot freed after 600 days in Papua

Philip Mehrtens was reunited with his family in Jakarta after lengthy diplomatic efforts.

Mehrtens with one of his rescuers.

Nevil Gibson Mon, 23 Sep 2024

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, 38, who was set free from rebel kidnappers in Papua, Indonesia, is now back with his family and able to help his rescuers with details of his 600-day ordeal.

Merhtens was flown to Jakarta at the weekend after being turned over to authorities in Timika, in central

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Nevil Gibson Mon, 23 Sep 2024
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