The raid was conducted by a small helicopter-borne strike team, a senior U.S. administration official said.

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He limped from press conference to emergency shelter to helicopter-borne photo-opportunity.

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On Friday, about 50 helicopter-borne French commandos launched an assault on the al-Shabab stronghold of Bulo Marer, where it is believed Mr Allex was being held.

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