Dramatic Pirate-Hostage Rescues

Fighting the Somali Pirates French and US forces stage two dramatic hostage rescues somalia
ECPAD-French Ministry of Defense / Reuters

Rescue Team
A young hostage is taken to safety by French naval forces after they stormed the vessel. Two pirates and the boat's captain were killed in the shoot-out. Three pirates were captured.

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