The two small skiffs were engaged and surrendered to USS Cape St. George upon seeing the larger skiff with all their fuel in flames. By the time the action was over at least one pirate was killed (only one body was recovered from one of the remaining small skiffs), and 12 (including 5 wounded) pirates were captured. A spokesman for the Somali pirate militia in Hardhere claimed there were 27 pirates that had gone to sea to act as "coastguardsmen" for the largely lawless state.
The two small boats were involved in combat and surrendered to USS Cape St. George when they saw the larger boat on fire, having all their fuel. By the time the fight was over, at least one pirate had been killed (only one body was recovered from one of the remaining small boats), and 12 (including 5 wounded) pirates were taken captive. A representative for the Somali pirate militia in Hardhere claimed there were 27 pirates who set sail to act as "shore guards" for the largely lawless state.