Navy Captain Rescued
Navy snipers killed three hijackers with three shots while towing their life raft that held the pirates and the hostage ship captain . The Navy had been told to shoot to kill if the captains life became in imminent threat. One pirate could be seen through a window as he pointed an automatic rifle at the captain. Meanwhile, the two other pirates could be seen above the top of the raft. the Navy seized their opportunity. Within minutes the captain was on the ship calling his family to tell them the Easter day good news. One pirate surrendered earlier in the day.
Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/world/africa/13pirates.html?hp
http://www.twincities.com/ci_12128259?nclick_check=1