U.S. military forces flew in helicopters under the cover of darkness on a raid into Somalia early Wednesday and freed an American and a Dane held hostage since October, Western officials said.U.S. military forces carried out a dramatic helicopter rescue overnight in Somalia, freeing two Western aid workers taken hostage by pirates.
U.s. Military Raid Frees American, Danish Hostages From Somali Pirates
Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 2:51am
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