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Intense Hunt for Seized GI in Afghanistan

The massive search for U.S. Army Private Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan is being led by the 3,000-strong Task Force Yukon, while analysts scour a hostage video released of him for more clues.

CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports that forensic experts are pouring over images of Pfc. Bergdahl from the propaganda video released by his Taliban captors.

Military expert Francis Tusa tells CBS News the two-week delay in releasing the video raises serious questions.

"The first question you might ask is whether they've had to move, perhaps across the border into Pakistan," says Tusa. "Secondly, have there been debates between different groups inside the Taliban as to, A. Who should own the prisoner, as it were, and, B. What his fate should be."

Dishes used to serve Bergdahl a meal in the video, as well as background noise of children and electric fans, provide clues about his location during the filming.

"Certainly since there is crockery and so forth, that's suggestive, I would say, of, if not an urban area, certainly an area where there are buildings," says Tusa. "So not necessarily out in the open."

While the search continues, Private Bergdahl's friends and family in Idaho have tied yellow ribbons in support of his safe return.

Even with the clues revealed in the video, experts say the search for the soldier is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

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