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Former Colombian Hostages Tell of Ordeal

Two women recently released from captivity by Colombian guerrillas after nearly a decade in a jungle camp. They tell of reuniting with family and the harsh conditions under which they were imprisoned. They also share concerns for the hundreds of hostages, including three Americans, who remain in captivity. One of the women gave birth to a child fathered by one of guerrillas.

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