The USS McFaul followed Panamanian ship as it headed toward Somalia . `` We can not be sure what the pirates ' plan was if they had not been interrupted , '' said Rear Adm. Beom Rim Lee , commander of the Combined Maritime Forces task force . M / V Eagle and crew of 24 are held by 50 militants . U.S. ship commander called off rescue attempt out of concern for captives ' safety .
The USS McFaul followed Panamanian ship as it headed toward Somalia . M / V Eagle and crew of 24 are held by 50 militants . U.S. ship commander called off rescue attempt out of concern for captives ' safety .