U.S. hikers enjoying freedom after release from prison

    It was a reunion last night more than two years in the making for the two U.S. hikers jailed in Iran.

    Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal arrived late last night in Oman after they were freed on a $1 million bail-for-freedom deal.

    The two were embraced by their families and fellow hiker, Sarah Shourd, who was released last year on a similar bail-for-freedom deal.

    The Associated Press reports the two hikers, wearing jeans and button down shirts, appeared thin but in good health.

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    In a CBS interview, Bauer’s brother-in-law, Nate Lindstrom, said the family was happy to have everyone together.

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