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Man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman found in Syria after being freed from prison

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Travis Timmerman was found Thursday in Syria after being freed from a prison earlier in the week .

He says he was detained upon entering Syria seven months ago after spending a month in Lebanon .

He said two men armed with AK-47s broke his prison door down Monday with a hammer.

"My door was busted down, it woke me up," he says.

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68

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66

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6

Article tone

informal

Language

English

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26

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short-lived

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