28 Oct

Somali pirate kidnaps British couple on sailing holiday near Seychelles

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A British couple sailing around the globe has been reported kidnapped by Somali pirates as they passed Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. This development was confirmed by authorities.

According to reports, husband-wife Paul and Rachel Chandler sent a distress signal from their yacht on Friday and since then nothing has been heard from them. The officials believe that they’ve been targeted by pirates. Another development was shared on Tuesday saying that the yacht has been seen towing a pirate’s skiff. However, the authorities have not confirmed whether this news is true or not.

The couple is believed to be headed to Tanzania but when they went past by Seychelles, their yacht was immediately blocked and invaded by Somali pirates.

The authorities are awaiting the ransom demands that these Somali pirates will be making in a few days time. They are hopeful that the British couple is still in good health.


 

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