Pastor's Kidnapping in South Africa Ends in Heroic Rescue

Mon Jul 07 2025 00:06:22 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Pastor's Kidnapping in South Africa Ends in Heroic Rescue

American Pastor Josh Sullivan Freed After Police Shootout with Kidnappers


In a tense confrontation, police rescued US pastor Josh Sullivan, abducted in South Africa, after a shootout that left three suspects dead.



An American pastor, Josh Sullivan from Tennessee, was saved by South African police following a harrowing experience after he was kidnapped during a church sermon last week. The incident occurred at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, Eastern Cape Province, where four masked assailants abducted him and transported him to a secured location in Gqeberha.

Utilizing gathered intelligence, law enforcement officials pinpointed the pastor's whereabouts in a secure house. Lt. Col. Avele Fumba from the South African Police Service disclosed that police arrived on the scene to find a vehicle containing several suspects. Responding to the authorities, the suspects allegedly opened fire, igniting a fierce exchange of gunfire. Thankfully, police successfully neutralized three of the suspects, whose identities have yet to be disclosed.

Inside the vehicle, officers found Pastor Sullivan, who miraculously emerged from the terrifying ordeal unscathed. Authorities confirmed he was in "excellent condition" and was swiftly reunited with his relieved family. The successful rescue highlights the courage of law enforcement in confronting dangerous situations and protecting civilians.

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