Thread: Captain Richard Phillips Rescued!!!!!

The US Navy has successfully Rescued Captain Richard Phillips, who was being held by pirates in a lifeboat off the coast of Somaila!!!

From CNN:

CNN) -- The captain of the Maersk Alabama was freed Sunday after being held captive since Wednesday by pirates off the coast of Somalia, a senior U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told CNN.

The official said Capt. Richard Phillips is uninjured and in good condition, and that three of the four pirates were killed. The fourth pirate is in custody. Phillips was taken aboard the USS Bainbridge, a nearby naval warship.

The Captain once again jumped overboard out of the lifeboat, and the Navy jumped all over it!!!

Great news.

Originally Posted by canarymoon

The Captain once again jumped overboard out of the lifeboat, and the Navy jumped all over it!!!

Aw right, you de man, Capt. Glad the Navy was on the ball this time. It was time to put this to bed.

Awesome, just awesome, an Easter miracle GO NAVY

He gave himself up to save his crew

And now the Navy has saved him!

to Captain Phillips and the US Navy Seals.

Phillips has been transfered from the Bainbridge to the Boxer, an amphibious ship as well as a hospital ship, the Captain is reported in good condition

Hallelujah! How fitting for Easter Sunday!