Alabama bunker hostage boy Ethan 'physically well'

The grandmother of a five-year-old held hostage for a week in an underground bunker in rural Alabama has said the boy is fine physically, but she fears the ordeal could stay with him the rest of his life.

Alabama bunker hostage boy Ethan 'physically well'

The grandmother of a five-year-old held hostage for a week in an underground bunker in rural Alabama has said the boy is fine physically, but she fears the ordeal could stay with him the rest of his life.

Betty Jean Ransbottom said the boy, who is six today, seemed fine in hospital after his rescue, but the family is not yet sure how he is doing mentally.

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