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Captain freed from Somali pirates
Apr 12 2009
The US Navy has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates.
A senior US intelligence official said hostage Richard Phillips was not hurt in what appeared to be a swift firefight off the Somali coast.
Mr Phillips was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.
The official said three pirates were killed and one was injured.
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