The four Americans kidnapped on Friday by Somali pirates have been killed last night by his captors, according to the Pentagon just reported. The murder is the biggest crime committed by Somali pirates since it began five years ago his campaign of kidnappings in the Indian Ocean. Despite the existence of cases of kidnappings of Westerners earlier, it is not uncommon for pirates to murder their victims in cold blood, for which figures can get to pocket up to a million dollars for his release.
The American yacht, four retirees who are dedicated to going around the world since December 2004, was boarded by Somali pirates last Friday off the coast of Oman, on their way to the Suez Canal across the Sea Red. Apparently the boat was headed towards the port of Hobyo, on the southern coast of Somalia, immediately after the kidnapping.
Boat owners, Jean and Adam Scott, sailed aboard his yacht Quest, along with another couple, Phyllys Mackay and Rob Riggle, also retired, and had his adventure on his website (www. svquest. Com). His kidnapping was being monitored from the beginning by the U.S. fleet, which sent four warships from its base in Bahrain.
As reported by the U.S. Navy last night (local time in Somalia), while negotiations were ongoing to secure the release of four hostages, the military responded to the shooting they heard on board the Quest. After the shooting, the Marines reached the boat and discovered that the captives had been executed by their captors.
Which was not clear what caused the murder of the four captives. Apparently, two pirates were killed during the clash and 13 others were captured alive, who joined other pirates that U.S. forces were already in custody. In the ship's log the U.S. military found the bodies of two pirates who, as reported, had died earlier.
In total, it is believed that 19 pirates were involved in the kidnapping. The French Navy in April 2009 attempted to rescue the three abducted citizens. One of the captives died from friendly fire, while the rest were released. 
The American yacht, four retirees who are dedicated to going around the world since December 2004, was boarded by Somali pirates last Friday off the coast of Oman, on their way to the Suez Canal across the Sea Red. Apparently the boat was headed towards the port of Hobyo, on the southern coast of Somalia, immediately after the kidnapping.
Boat owners, Jean and Adam Scott, sailed aboard his yacht Quest, along with another couple, Phyllys Mackay and Rob Riggle, also retired, and had his adventure on his website (www. svquest. Com). His kidnapping was being monitored from the beginning by the U.S. fleet, which sent four warships from its base in Bahrain.
As reported by the U.S. Navy last night (local time in Somalia), while negotiations were ongoing to secure the release of four hostages, the military responded to the shooting they heard on board the Quest. After the shooting, the Marines reached the boat and discovered that the captives had been executed by their captors.
Which was not clear what caused the murder of the four captives. Apparently, two pirates were killed during the clash and 13 others were captured alive, who joined other pirates that U.S. forces were already in custody. In the ship's log the U.S. military found the bodies of two pirates who, as reported, had died earlier.
In total, it is believed that 19 pirates were involved in the kidnapping. The French Navy in April 2009 attempted to rescue the three abducted citizens. One of the captives died from friendly fire, while the rest were released.
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