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Thu 04 Apr 2003Soldier's family celebrates her successful rescue
The family of Pte Jessica Lynch was celebrating her rescue by special operations forces yesterday. The successful operation also sparked rejoicing in her home town of Palestine, West Virginia.
News of Pte Lynch's release brought great joy to her family. Having initially suspected an April Fool's joke, her father, Mr Greg Lynch said: "We're just real proud they risked their lives to go in and save our daughter."
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