Most of us up here think it was more than a hoax, more like a diversion, or possibly something worse. There were elements for the CG, NYPD, NJSP, local authorities, commerical vessels, and private vessels all involved in the search. Every local network was also covering the story. With the attention of the authorities and media focused on the search, it sure leaves a lot of empty waterways to bring somthing in, or an prime target for an attack on national television. When the initail call came in and was precise, gave a vessel name, desciption, location, and a lot of detail, yet lacked excitment or emotion. Second call gave injuries repots and stated all were off and on life rafts. It sounded almost scripted, like someone was reading it and knew excatly what to say. The CG has offered a $3000 reward for info and has already traced the radio to a land based unit in northern NJ or Staten Island NY. Incidently, a 10 year old boy and his sister was swept out to sea while swimming near an inlet in AC while this was going on. Local lifeguards saved the sister, but they found the boy today. Not saying the CG could have saved the boy, but the AC based helo was off of Sandy Hook, along with 2 others, a C-130 search and rescue plane, and 3 - 47' motor yachts. These are the roll over boats based out of NY harbour, Sandy Hook NJ, and Pt. Pleasant NJ. Intial reports say it cost the CG $88,000 for the search.I hope they catch and fry the b@$*%^s :evil: :evil: :evil:
