Helicopter Ingrid to rebels: 'give up'

Three short messages recorded by Betancourt have been broadcast in the past few days from loudspeakers attached to helicopters flying over the jungles where the former hostage was held before she and 14 others were rescued in a bloodless deception.

Three Americans were among the rescued hostages.

In stentorian voice, Betancourt tells the leftist rebels that if they turn themselves in their lives will be respected and they'll get back their honor, their family and their liberty.

Two choppers broadcasting the pleas flew Tuesday.

Defense officials say the messages were the French-Colombian Betancourt's idea.