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Ransom Paid, Pirates Release Greek Ship

By NxBigmouthery,  Newser User

Posted Feb 2, 2010 6:07 AM CST | Promoted on Newser Feb 2, 2010 6:10 AM CST

(User Submitted) – Pirates have released a Greek-owned vessel and its crew of 22, months after hijacking it off Somalia. The MV Filitsa and its crew were freed after the company that owed it paid an undisclosed ransom, CNN reports. A spokesman for the company said that all on board were "well and safe." The bulk carrier was hijacked near the Seychelles in November.

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wtf_wtf
Feb 3, 2010 12:23 PM CST
...lame?
NxBigmouthery
Feb 3, 2010 4:17 AM CST
I just put it through an online translator as mentioned earlier. I do not vouch for its comedic value.
NxBigmouthery
Feb 2, 2010 8:47 AM CST
Arrr, pirates have released a Greek-owned 'essel and its crew o' 22, months after hijackin' it off Somalia. The Mv Filitsa and its crew war freed after the company that owed it paid an undisclosed ransom, Cnn reports. A spokesman for the company said that all on king's men war "well and safe." The bulk carrier was hijacked near the Seychelles in No'ember. Gar, Where can I find a bottle o'rum?

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