On 4 April 2009 the French yacht Tanit was captured by pirates and all five people, including a 3-year-old child, were taken hostages. What was the outcome?
- The French forces rescued four of the hostages,including the child, and the fifth one was killed.
- The French forces rescued the people, but the child was killed.
- The pirates demanded a ransom, and the hostages were released after they got the money.
- The hostages managed to free themselves.
Answer
The correct answer is A) The French forces rescued four of the hostages,including the child, and the fifth one was killed..
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