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![On 14 February 1779, English explorer Captain James Cook attempted to kidnap the ruling chief of Hawaii. You could say that Cook was killed while he was trying to commit a crime." On 14 February 1779, English explorer Captain James Cook attempted to kidnap the ruling chief of Hawaii. You could say that Cook was killed while he was trying to commit a crime."](https://i0.wp.com/www.caama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/death-of-Captain-James-Cook.jpg?fit=1280%2C577&ssl=1)
On 14 February 1779, English explorer Captain James Cook attempted to kidnap the ruling chief of Hawaii. You could say that Cook was killed while he was trying to commit a crime."
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