Per BBC, “The US crew of a ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia has retaken control of the vessel, according to Pentagon sources.”

However, sources say the ship’s Captain is still being detained by Somali pirates and Twitter users take note:

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   felix85 (Ireland) A person aboard the vessel hijacked by pirates is telling The Associated Press that the ship’s captain is still being held hostage. 08 Apr 2009 from twhirl
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   caryprewitt (Austin, Teaxs) Looks like the pirates couldn’t hold off the Americans. They may have the captain though… http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7990566.stm 08 Apr 2009 from web

Twitter users continue to follow story as it unfolds:

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   cmac322 (Washington, DC)Americans are fighting back against those somali pirates, yea! 08 Apr 2009 from txt
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   franklogic (Texas) US crew drove off Somali pirates, that’s what I’m talkin about, don’t mess with the US. http://tinyurl.com/5vsjbd 08 Apr 2009 from web
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   NewerDeal (Texas) Kick A USA!! Somali pirates hijack a U.S. ship. The hostages kick but and take it back. 08 Apr 2009 from Tweetie

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