Kill or be killed: A climber’s dilemma, part 1
Beth Rodden's climbing group was kidnapped in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Days later, they were presented with a chance to kill their captor.
Beth Rodden was on a dream climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan when she was kidnapped by Islamist militants. She and her friends spent days moving between hiding places in the mountains, fearing for their lives as food supplies dwindled. Then, six days in, the group found themselves at the edge of a cliff with a single young guard. They had a chance to escape, but it came with a huge ethical dilemma.
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Louise Morris
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Audio for this episode was updated on 6 June 2024.
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