Coast Guard reminds mariners that hoax calls are no joke

UNITED STATES

08.05.2020

Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix 

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

Watchstanders at Sector Mobile received two hoax calls in July. A hoax, or willful and knowing declaration or indication of a false distress situation, diverts Coast Guard assets and personnel from other potential Search and Rescue cases, diminishing readiness and wasting valuable search assets. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix)

• Date Taken: 08.05.2020
• Date Posted: 08.05.2020 16:30
• Category: Video Productions
• Video ID: 762267
• VIRIN: 200805-G-ID129-1001
• Filename: DOD_107924235
• Length: 00:00:32
• Location: US