• By Brian Lam
    Jan 9, 2009 7:45 PM 40,131
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    "We're Going To Need A Bigger Boat"
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    Photo: $3 Million Tanker Ransom Delivered to Pirates by Parachute

    The Saudi oil tanker that has been held by Somali pirates since November was apparently freed after a $3 million bundle of cash was precision airdropped by parachute to the deck. See it? UPDATE:

    Some of the pirates have drown while trying to escape with their booty.
    [NYT]


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