Apr
12
2009
Captain Phillips Released; 3 Pirates Dead, 1 Captured
Posted by: acm in terrorism, tags: Captain Phillips, pirates, US NavyGreat Easter Sunday gift! Captain Phillips has been rescued from the pirates that held him by the US Navy.
Details are few, but apparently there was a brief firefight that ended with the Captain Phillips being rescued and 3 pirates killed. The fourth pirate was captured.
According to an update from Hot Air, The Captain jumped overboard again and the Navy was ready this time.
Great Job US Navy!!! Congratulations!
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