Canadian couple severely hurt in attack in Mt Elgon area

The CBC is reporting that a Canadian couple in the Mt Elgon area have been attacked and are in critical condition in hospital.

John Bergen, of Vernon, B.C., and his 66-year-old wife, Eloise were in Kenya to set up a school were attacked when five men armed with machetes invaded their home.

Canadian officials have been in contact with authorities in Kenya to ensure that an investigation is launched to find the perpetrators of this crime.

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UPDATE: July 10^th, 2008 8:06PM CDT Dallas TX – Guards involved in attack

UPDATE: July 11^th, 2008 1:36PM CDT Dallas TX – Eloise Bergen was raped by 3 men during attack

UPDATE: July 12^th, 2008 11:40PM CDT Dallas TX – Eloise Bergen forgives her attackers

UPDATE: July 16^th, 2008 11:39PM CDT Dallas TX – Canadian couple returning back home

UPDATE 1: July 28th, 2008 11:09 PM CDT – Couple arrives in Canada

UPDATE 2: July 28th, 2008 11:17 PM CDT – Canadian missionaries badly beaten in Kenya met by family as they arrive home

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