Colorado’s family trapped in Afghanistan safely escapes the country

NS Colorado Fox News reports that families stranded in Afghanistan after their return flights were canceled have successfully left the war-torn country that was hijacked by the Taliban.

A woman and her two daughters visiting relatives in Afghanistan during the Taliban-led turmoil were able to escape with the help of retired Special Forces Colonel Patrick Allen, he said Wednesday. Confirmed with Fox News. The trio, all US citizens, will board a plane to Qatar and return to the United States within hours or days.

“He’s a little rattling,” Allen said of the woman’s husband. “He’s okay. He’s not as worried about his wife and children as he was a day ago.”

Colorado family stuck in Afghanistan after flight home canceled

Also from Colorado, Allen enlisted for the help of a woman’s husband and child’s father, whom she met while working in the US Army Special Forces.

The woman and her two daughters were to return home on August 5, but were delayed because one of the girls collapsed due to appendicitis and was hospitalized. My daughters are 2 and 6 years old.

When the Taliban moved to Afghanistan, his family bought a plane ticket home through Turkish Airlines on Sunday, but the flight was cancelled.

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“My wife and daughters are currently hiding in Kabul’s house. A man who wanted to remain anonymous told FOX31 earlier.” I think it’s a mess. There are many lives at risk. “

Michael Hollan of Fox News contributed to this report.