Ipod will not start, slider says "configuring" in multiple languages

I went for a run last night with my ipod inside my sports bra. It was slightly damp when I finished but I have done this many times before without an issue as it is in a rubber cover. it played music for about 45 mins after and then I switched it off. It was fully powered before my run and so should have had power this morning. But it did not. When I got no joy pressing the on button I plugged it in and when it had taken some charge I got a screen which is grey and just says "ipod" on it and the slider bar has "configuring" (I think) in many languages scrolling through it. I have tried to restart and alhtough when I press the button I get the red off slider the screen is unresponsive. The language thing has been going on for 10 hours now. The ipod has taken charge and shows fully charged but will not move from the initial screen as described above. Anyone have any ideas on how to get my music back? (I'm in Afghanistan and it's pretty miserable out here without tunes, take pity please) would be very grateful for any help available. thanks

I would dry it out by placing the iPod in a sealed container of uncooked rice fro a couble of days.
Then try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
if you have one.

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