NEW : The freed doctor 's family , U.S. and allied partners , grieves lost U.S. service member . Dr. Dilip Joseph was among 3 abducted while returning from a rural clinic , officials say . In addition to U.S. and Afghan authorities , the agency thanked `` Afghan residents ( including ) elders and local leaders who made visits and appeals to the captors advocating for the release of the hostages . '' 2 local Afghan ##s claim smugglers are responsible ; ISAF blames the Taliban . A Pentagon official says the man killed in the rescue was a member of Navy SEAL Team Six .
NEW : The freed doctor 's family , U.S. and allied partners , grieves lost U.S. service member . Dr. Dilip Joseph was among 3 abducted while returning from a rural clinic , officials say . 2 local Afghan ##s claim smugglers are responsible ; ISAF blames the Taliban . A Pentagon official says the man killed in the rescue was a member of Navy SEAL Team Six .