WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea
captain held by Somali pirates.
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. The official said a
pirate who had been involved in negotiations to free the American
but who was not on the lifeboat where the captain was being held
was taken into custody.
The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly
and spoke on condition of anonymity.
A Pentagon spokesman did not have an immediate comment.
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