Navy SEAL killed in rescue of American doctor in Afghanistan

UPDATE from CNN Navy identifies SEAL killed in Afghanistan rescue
By CNN Staff
December 10, 2012
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
The Defense Department identifies the SEAL slain in the rescue effort
Dr. Dilip Joseph was among three abducted while returning from a rural clinic, officials say
Two local Afghan leaders say smugglers were responsible; ISAF blames the Taliban

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The U.S. Defense Department on Monday identified the SEAL killed during a successful raid to free a captive doctor in Afghanistan.

Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque, 28, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, died Saturday during the effort to free Dr. Dilip Joseph, the Navy said. NATO commanders believed Joseph was in imminent danger from his captors when the raid took place.

Navy SEAL killed in rescue of American doctor in Afghanistan
By Jim Miklaszewski
NBC News
December 9, 2012

A U.S. Navy SEAL was killed early Sunday in the rescue of an American doctor who was kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan, defense officials tell NBC News.

The Navy SEAL was wounded in the rescue operation and later died, according to a senior defense official.

The rescue operation was launched when coalition forces reported that Dr. Dilip Joseph was in imminent danger. Joseph, who worked with the non-profit Morning Star Development of Colorado Springs, was kidnapped Wednesday along with two Afghan staff members -- one is part of the medical team, the other part of the support team. Joseph has been the non-profit’s medical adviser for three years.
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