diff --git a/zbxtg.py b/zbxtg.py
index 278cc2d..60d8f22 100755
--- a/zbxtg.py
+++ b/zbxtg.py
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ def main():
 
     zbx_to = sys.argv[1]
     zbx_subject = sys.argv[2]
-    zbx_body = sys.argv[3]
+    zbx_body = sys.argv[3].decode("string_escape")
 
     tg_contact_type_old = "user"
 
@@ -395,4 +395,4 @@ def main():
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    main()
\ No newline at end of file
+    main()