An American pastor was kidnapped from a church service in South Africa last week, sparking widespread concern.
A high-intensity police operation led to his rescue, tragically resulting in a deadly shootout with the kidnappers.
Pastor Josh Sullivan was thankfully unharmed, discovered in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape, where he'd been taken.
The incident highlights the alarming rise in kidnappings within South Africa, a serious issue demanding attention.