Thousands of dollars wasted as Coast Guard responds to false calls

249 views · Published 21 December 2018 · 1:29 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: WAVY TV 10 · 2018 · News & Politics

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is warning boaters to keep their beacons properly registered following a year with hundreds of false alarms.

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