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Londoner Matthew Scott is recovering in hospital after fleeing his kidnappers who snatched him in a Colombian jungle 12 days ago

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The 19-year-old escaped by jumping into a ravine 10 days after the hostages began their forced march into the jungle. He was wandering for two days until he turned up at a local village

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Matthew was snatched after hiking with a group of 15 tourists to Colombia's spectacular Lost City ruins in the mountainous north of the country

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Armed youths in camouflage gear burst into the rustic huts where the group was staying. They took eight of the tourists, leaving seven behind

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When he was found, he was exhausted, sunburnt and suffering from altitude sickness. He was taken to an army medical camp, where journalists visited to hear his story

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Matthew's parents say they are thrilled he is safe. Their son is tired but well and "wants a baked potato," they say

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But the other seven hostages - a Briton, four Israelis, a German and a Spaniard - are still missing. A massive search is under way

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Army officials are asking Matthew for any information which will help in their search for the remaining hostages