Covering the North Shore is a rewarding endeavor, and most days the most dangerous part of the job is merging on to Route 128.
So it’s humbling to be reminded that in other parts of the world, American and foreign journalists are risking their lives every day. The latest proof came today, with news that New York Times reporter David Rohde escaped from Taliban custody after seven months in captivity.
Rohde, who had been kidnapped with his driver and a local reporter, Tahir Ludin, scaled the wall of the compound where he was being held, eventually finding a Pakistani scout who led him to a nearby army base. Today, Rohde and Ludin were flown to the American Bagram military base in Afghanistan. The driver, Asadullah Mangall, did not escape.
Story: Rohde escapes after seventh months in captivity
Video: Times reporter escapes Taliban captivity
As an odd aside: Rohde and I worked together briefly — as dishwashers in the same North Conway, N.H., restaurant during our high school years. It truly is a small world.
