(The three) are in very good health and high spirits.

(The three) are in very good health and high spirits. Of course, they are a bit agitated after a month in captivity.

We're stepping up negotiation with their captors so that they can be off the hook imminently.

I think they plan to release them in batches.

The community leaders brought them to us and we're happy they've been freed.

We are working seriously at this and we should be able to achieve our desire.