Sandy Hook, New Jersey: The report of explosion of ‘Blind Date’ yacht explosion off central New Jersey is probably a hoax because it can’t find any debris in the water, the US Coast Guard said.
On being alerted by a caller, who claimed the boat exploded and sank, the Coast Guard searched over 600 nautical miles for several hours, but found no sign of either the yacht or the life boats.
Coast Guard Lt. Joe Klinker says it’s “highly unusual” for the Coast Guard to get this kind of position and get there quickly but not locate anything or see any sign of distress. He says it’s unclear if a yacht called the Blind Date exists, Fox News reported.
The Coast Guard Investigative Service says they will investigate if the call is determined to be a hoax.
Making a false distress call is a federal felony with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and reimbursement to the Coast Guard for the cost of performing the search.
Yesterday, it was reported that at least nine people have been injured after ‘Blind Date’ yacht exploded off the coast of Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
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