Two American security guards were former Navy SEALs , executive says . ` ` It 's bizarre . Of course , it 's a shock . They 're all great guys , '' executive adds . ` ` naval security is part of anti - piracy protection measures , '' firm spokesman adds . A colleague found the bodies in a ship locker when checking up on one of the men .
Two American security contractors were former Navy SEALs , executive says . `` It 's bizarre . Of course , it 's a shock . They 're all great guys , '' executive adds . `` Contracted security is part of anti-piracy protection plans , '' firm spokesman says . A colleague found the bodies in a ship cabin when checking up on one of the men .