Navy SEALS have rescued Captain Richard Phillips who was being held hostage by Somalian pirates. The SEALS ended the five day standoff by parachuting from their aircraft to the sea where they were picked up by the destroyer USS Bainbridge. The destroyer was towing the pirated lifeboat where Phillips was being held. It took the SEALS three perfect shots in the dark to kill the three pirates holding Phillips hostage. Phillips whose hands were bound at the time of the rescue is said to be in good condition. The fourth pirate who survived is said to have surrendered before the SEALS sniper rescue.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Navy SEALS End Pirate Standoff
Navy SEALS have rescued Captain Richard Phillips who was being held hostage by Somalian pirates. The SEALS ended the five day standoff by parachuting from their aircraft to the sea where they were picked up by the destroyer USS Bainbridge. The destroyer was towing the pirated lifeboat where Phillips was being held. It took the SEALS three perfect shots in the dark to kill the three pirates holding Phillips hostage. Phillips whose hands were bound at the time of the rescue is said to be in good condition. The fourth pirate who survived is said to have surrendered before the SEALS sniper rescue.
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