Danish navy launches operation to free hostages held by alleged Somali pirates . Two hostages of suspected Somali pirates died after a rescue effort by the Danish navy , an operation that freed 16 other hostages , the Danish military said Tuesday . The incident occurred on the same day that a U.S. Navy destroyer fired warning shots at two pirate boats off Somalia.
Danish navy launches operation to free hostages held by alleged Somali pirates . The incident occurred on the same day that a U.S. Navy destroyer fired warning shots at two pirate boats off Somalia.