Pirates Kill 4 Hostages on U.S. Yacht, U.S. Military Says
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Somali pirates killed four American hostages aboard their yacht before it was taken over by the U.S. military and the pirates were killed or captured, according to the U.S. Central Command.
“At approximately 1 a.m. EST today, while negotiations were ongoing to secure the release of four American hostages, U.S. forces responded to gunfire aboard the pirated vessel (S/V) Quest,” according to the statement.