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Seychelles Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen from Pirates

Published Apr 20, 2011 3:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

 

The island nation of Seychelles announced Wednesday that the country’s coast guard had rescued four local fishermen whose boat had been hijacked by Somali pirates.

A spokesperson for the country said that one fisherman and two pirates were injured during the mission and a third pirate was killed. Seven pirates were arrested as a result of the mission that took place, late Tuesday, 150 miles north east of Mahe.

The rescue mission was reportedly ordered by President James Michel after a distress call was received from the FV Gloria early Tuesday.