Kidnapped captain praises Navy 'superheroes'

The unassuming ship’s captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home, insisting he was no hero.

Kidnapped captain praises Navy 'superheroes'

The unassuming ship’s captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home, insisting he was no hero.

Richard Phillips said the US Navy, which pulled off the daring high-seas rescue that ended his five-day captivity, deserved the credit.

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