A ro-ro cargoship hijacked by Somali pirates two months ago has been freed for a bargain ransom of about $250,000.

The Leila is approaching its fourth decade afloat.
The 2,300-gt Leila (built 1973) appears to have been ransomed for a record low price after local elders and businessmen intervened and there was special pleading about the deteriorating health of the 15 crew members.

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