April 11, 2009a
UPDATED below
This according to CNN. Evidently one of the four pirates was aboard the Naval warship USS Bainbridge negotiating. The other three were on the life boat with Captain Phillips. It doesn’t say exactly how or why but Phillips jumped into the water and the Navy Seals shot and killed the three Somalis. The other was taken into custody. Very odd to think of using a gun to kill pirates on a boat.
Phillips had been held hostage since Wednesday, after offering himself up as hostage. He had attempted escape by diving into the water and reportedly they shot at him and a pirate dove in and brought him back. The ship he was captaining - the Alabama - made it into port at Mombasa Kenya, yesterday.
Sound familiar?
Think the FBI as long as they are there are going to look into where their fearless leader is from? Maybe interrogate grandmother Sarah? No need. They already know and don’t care.
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1706: Latest report from CNN - the captain did not jump in. He was deemed to be in “imminent danger”,
BARRY: (is) very pleased that Capt. Phillips has been rescued and is safely on board the USS Boxer. His safety has been our principal concern, and I know this is a welcome relief to his family and his crew. We remain resolved to halt the rise of piracy in this region. To achieve that goal, we must continue to work with our partners to prevent future attacks, be prepared to interdict acts of piracy and ensure that those who commit acts of piracy are held accountable for their crimes.
Capt. Richard Phillips, right, stands with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano after Phillips’ rescue Sunday
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