NEW : The freed doctor 's family thanks U.S. and allied partners for their support. While he did not delve into detail , Panetta said , `` the special operators who conducted this raid knew they were putting their lives on the line to free a fellow American from the enemy 's grip . '' Dr. Dilip Joseph was among 3 abducted while returning from a rural clinic , officials say . 2 local Afghan leaders say smugglers are responsible ; ISAF blames the Taliban . A U.S. official says the man killed in the rescue was a member of Navy SEAL Team Six .
NEW : The freed doctor 's family thanks U.S. and allied partners for their support. Dr. Dilip Joseph was among 3 abducted while returning from a rural clinic , officials say . 2 local Afghan leaders say smugglers are responsible ; ISAF blames the Taliban . A U.S. official says the man killed in the rescue was a member of Navy SEAL Team Six .