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Chicago-area pilot detained following routine fuel stop in Guinea, family says

Name: Chicago-area pilot detained following routine fuel stop in Guinea, family says
Uploaded: 2026-02-09T16:44:00-0600
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Description: For nearly six weeks, Brad Schlenker of Wheaton has been detained in Guinea, in West Africa. His family said the U.S. government has offered little help so far.

For nearly six weeks, Brad Schlenker of Wheaton has been detained in Guinea, in West Africa. His family said the U.S. government has offered little help so far.