A female prison guard held hostage for two weeks by inmates at an Arizona prison has been released. There aren't many details yet, only that the guard is receiving medical attention.

A nightmare, we're sure, but we're glad she is safe.

Update: A later AP story:

"Her voice is exceptionally strong," said Corrections Department Director Dora Schriro. "I would characterize her spirit as being exceptionally strong. To the eyes, she looks well."

Gov. Janet Napolitano, who went with Schriro to meet the medical helicopter that transported the female guard, said the officer told the director, "Thank you for not leaving me, thank you for not rushing the tower, they would have killed me."

How did the hostage-taking event happen to begin with?

No information was immediately released on what led to the surrender at the medium- to high-security Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis, but in one concession, one of the inmates was allowed to give an interview to a radio station.

"It was initially an escape attempt. We were on our way out," Ricky Wassenaar, told KTAR-AM radio in an exclusive interview. "This was a stopping point to get some arms, firearms, to get out of here. Unfortunately, the plan went bad."