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October 27, 2009 · about 17 years ago

Pirates seize UK yacht couple

A search is being carried out for a British couple who are feared to have been taken captive by Somalian pirates while sailing near the Seychelles. Paul and Rachel Chandler, aged 58 and 55, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, were heading for Tanzania in their yacht, the Lynn Rival.

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A search is being carried out for a British couple who are feared to have been taken captive by Somalian pirates while sailing near the Seychelles. Paul and Rachel Chandler, aged 58 and 55, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, were heading for Tanzania in their yacht, the Lynn Rival.

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