Mark finally received the go-ahead for the rescue mission, not that he would have cancelled it if he hadn’t. He was much like Brad in that respect. Do what has to be done and face the consequences later. It was three in the morning and they were preparing to depart for the olive farm. He gave final instructions to those remaining behind. “I want constant updates from the satellite feed,” he reminded them. “Make sure that the medical team is on standby near our location.”
He climbed aboard the lead truck carrying the rest of his team and they set off in convoy. After about thirty minutes he instructed the driver to pull over, the rest of the vehicles doing likewise.
He and Captain Smith gave final instructions to the team leaders. “It’s on foot from here onwards,” Mark advised. “We’re abo
