News Summary December 4, 2020
Today's Top Story: Coast Guard Receives False Distress Call a Little Over a Week After Emmy Rose Tragedy
A little over a week after the tragic sinking of the 82-foot fishing vessel Emmy Rose, the Coast Guard is dealing with a suspected hoax. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday Coast Guard Sector Northern New England watchstanders received a mayday transmission through VHF radio channel 16, which is the “internationally recognized hailing and distress frequency.” According to the transmission, a 42-foot fishing vessel was taking on water near Sprucehead, Maine. The crew detailed the situation, stating that the rudder was broken and the vessel’s dewatering pumps “could not keep up with flooding...
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