Evangelists hijacked by Somali pirates

Somali pirates hijacked the yacht of an American couple who travelled the world handing out Bibles, and the United States Government said it was assessing possible responses.

Pirates hijacked the yacht Quest on Saturday.

It is the home of Jean and Scott Adam, a California couple who have been sailing around the world since December 2004.

Two other Americans were also believed to be on board. The Adams have visited Fiji, New Zealand and French Polynesia.