2 American Sailors Freed After Being Kidnapped by Pirates in Nigera

November 12, 2013 Updated: July 18, 2015

Two American sailors were freed after being kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria last month.

The sailors were taken from an oil transport ship.

Two U.S. officials told ABC that the sailors were freed after a ransom was paid.

Both are safe and healthy.

The sailors worked for the maritime company Edison Chouest Offshore.

 

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