Dutchman held by IS-linked rebels killed in Philippines The casket of the killed Dutch birdwatcher is loaded to an military aircraft to be transported off the Jolo island of the Philippines. The Dutchman, held by Islamic State-linked militants was killed during a firefight between his kidnappers and soldiers in the southern Philippines, according to the military, which said he was shot by his captors as he tried to escape. IMAGES of aircraft carrying the casket AND SOUNDBITES from local military leaderREFILING WITH SOUNDBITES AND NEW HEADLINE