Hostage captain arrives home in Vt. to cheers, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’ who rescued him

Pirate hostage captain praises SEAL ’superheroes’

UNDERHILL, Vt. — The unassuming ship captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home Friday, insisting he’s no hero, just an ordinary seaman. Richard Phillips said the U.S. Navy, which pulled off the daring high-seas rescue that ended his five-day captivity, deserves the credit.

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