US CAPTAIN FREED from Puntland Pirates
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:25 pm
Official: US sea captain freed in swift firefight
By Lara Jakes
Associated Press Writer / April 12, 2009
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates.
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A senior U.S. intelligence official said hostage Richard Phillips was not hurt in what appeared to be a swift firefight off the Somali coast on Sunday. Phillips was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.
The official said three pirates were killed and one was injured.
The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
By Lara Jakes
Associated Press Writer / April 12, 2009
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates.
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A senior U.S. intelligence official said hostage Richard Phillips was not hurt in what appeared to be a swift firefight off the Somali coast on Sunday. Phillips was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.
The official said three pirates were killed and one was injured.
The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.