BREAKING: U.S. Cargo Ship Captain Freed

By GottaLaff

CNN just reported. More soon.

UPDATE:

The U.S. cargo ship captain has been released. A very happy Easter for everyone involved.

His friend is confirming on CNN.

Barbara Starr reporting that he is free. He is being offered medical care on board Navy ship. He'll be helicoptered to nearest spot, where he will be flown home on a military flight or even a commercial flight.

State Department correspondent in London: Initial reports from senior U.S. official indicate that he was freed, 3 pirates were killed, one in custody. He is on the U.S.S. Bainbridge (sp?), NOT injured, he's okay.

These are only initial reports.

The family has known for several hours, apparently. So, the family confirms!

Phillips is being hailed as a hero by his neighbors, etc.

Sources: Captain jumped overboard for a second time. That created the opportunity.

Note to world: Piracy is still a major issue. Stay on it.