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Official: US sea captain freed in swift firefight
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates.
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A senior U.S. intelligence official said hostage Richard Phillips was not hurt in what appeared to be a swift firefight off 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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