But the Government's patience was vindicated when the hostages were all released safely and reported they had not been mistreated.
The baby was safely released without any injuries.
He was released safely along with two Afghan colleagues on June 19, 2008.
If it cannot be safely released it may join the museum as an "animal ambassador."
They assess the offenders background and history to determine if he or she can be released safely back into the community.
Lee was shot dead by police and the hostages were released safely.
After hatching, the live birth count is recorded and then the young turtles are safely released to sea.
"i told them, on behalf of the new khan, the second half would be paid the moment the pilot and his air machine were released safely."
It took years, after the 1941 breakthrough, for researchers to satisfy themselves that patients who had been treated could be safely released into the outside world.
After two weeks of negotiations, all captives were safely released.