American captain safe on Navy ship

WASHINGTON, (AP) - The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea aptain held by Somali pirates.

A senior U.S. intelligence official said hostage Richard Phillips was not hurt in what appeared to be a swift firefight of the Somali coast on Sunday. Phillips was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.

The official said three pirates were killed and one was injured.

The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.