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Christopher and Sharelle Henderson heard the news at their Yorkshire home and were able to speak to their son for the first time in three months

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The five hostages were brought to a pick-up point before boarding a helicopter to a regional airport

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There were emotional scenes as the men were reunited with friends and relatives in a welcoming party at Valledupar airport

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The first thing the men wanted to do was to ring home and reassure those who couldn't be there of their safety

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The world's media was also waiting to speak to the men

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Mark Henderson said he had lost two stone during his ordeal but had been treated well by his captors

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Back in London, Matthew Scott, who escaped from his captors just days after he was kidnapped, was preparing to welcome his compatriot on his return