All 11 false distress calls were determined to have originated from the area of Kent Island and involved the same male voice transmitting over VHF-FM channel 16.
The Coast Guard’s cost for the searches is estimated to be approximately $45,000.
In addition to cost, there is significant operational impact caused by making false distress calls.
"Making false distress calls limits the Coast Guard and our rescue partners' capabilities to assist those boaters who are in actual emergency situations," said Capt. Kevin Kiefer, commander of Sector Baltimore. "Hoax radio calls also place first responders in unnecessary danger as they work to assist the boating public."
Making a false distress call is a felony punishable by law. The maximum penalty for making a false distress call is six years in prison, a $5,000 civil fine, a $250,000 criminal fine and reimbursement to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Investigative Service is offering a reward of $2,000 for information that leads to the positive identification of the person involved with the hoax call.
Anyone with information regarding the calls is asked to contact Coast Guard Investigative Service Baltimore at 410-576-2515.
Click here to listen to an audio clip of the mayday calls.-
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3 comments:
I mean seriously, what kind of nut gets his jollies off of doing crap like this? People like this belong in an insane asylum.
If they had 16 calls, why is this the only audio? Is it because they really don't want to catch him? I'm sure those that are on 16 all day would be able to tell you exactly who it is with more tape.
But, no. Make a story and beg for more money instead.
I got it.
We need more tape, but really, this should tickle some ears...
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