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In a remarkable effort, the operator managed to connect with a Chinese tanker to evacuate from international waters and return to the United States. During this harrowing week, a series of setbacks and communications breakdowns occurred, leading to further complications.
The Encirclement and Escalation with Venezuelan Forces
As the operation evolved, the operator's personnel found themselves stranded near Colombia’s border, encircled by the ELN, a guerrilla group akin to FARC. These forces hunted and pushed the team into the sea, effectively cornering them into a dire choice: risk capture or attempt a perilous odyssey through hostile territories.