Released Irish priest reveals kidnap ordeal

An elderly Irish priest released after 32 days in captivity in the Philippines today told how he hiked through jungles, survived raging seas and slept in a swamp under a tarpaulin before his release.

Fr Michael Sinnott is said to be in good health as he recovers from his ordeal after being handed over to police and government officials around dawn - shortly before 9pm Irish time last night.