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American captain safe on Navy ship
Updated: Sunday, 12 Apr 2009, 2:15 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 12 Apr 2009, 1:51 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, (AP) - The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea aptain 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 of 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.
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