Butler was working as a producer for 60 Minutes when he was taken by gunmen, along with his Iraqi translator, from the Sultan Palace Hotel early on the morning of Feb. 10, 2008. The translator was released several weeks ago.
CBS had refrained from releasing the men's identities or details surrounding their disappearance pending their safe release.
Basra security commander Lt. Gen. Mohan al-Fireji told the Associated Press Monday the journalist had been rescued in an operation that also led to the capture of the suspected kidnappers.
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