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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 11 > Pirates’ hostage fails in his bid to swim free

Pirates’ hostage fails in his bid to swim free

Plot thickens as more pirates head to the scene with additional captives

By Katharine Houreld and Anne Gearan / The Bulletin
April 11, 2009

NAIROBI, Kenya — An American skipper held hostage by pirates tried to swim to freedom Friday but was recaptured seconds later when the bandits opened fire within view of a U.S. destroyer.

Four Somali pirates, who are demanding a ransom, were ready to kill Capt. Richard Phillips if they....

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