Philippines: 2 Malaysians rescued from Abu Sayyaf militants
JOLO -- Two Malaysian sailors held captive for eight months by Muslim militants were rescued Thursday in the southern Philippines, military officials said.
The two were weak and sick when marines rescued them from Abu Sayyaf militants before dawn in waters near Sulu province's Pata Island, said Major Gen. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., a regional military commander.
They were taken to a military hospital for a checkup.
