Pirates in todays times?

I thought I seeing things this morning when I arrived to my Yahoo home page!  In Somalia, pirates are demanding a million dollars as they have kidnapped a couple with a child from Germany, along with the captain of the ship.  Are you serious? Wow I mean this something right off my television!  I would of thought pirates were a thing of the past, but I have learned, even at my age, I am wrong.  Sadly enough it seems they will get away with as there are a lot of pirates out in the waters.  I hope that someone in the area of the law can step in soon.  Its really sad and my heart goes out to the captives and their families and I pray for a safe return!!