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Yacht Blast Hoax Cost Taxpayers $330K

Person claiming to be on stricken yacht was calling from land

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2012 3:24 AM CDT | Updated Jun 13, 2012 3:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – A hoax call about a yacht explosion earlier this week risked the lives of rescuers, diverted resources, and cost taxpayers at least $330,000, Coast Guard officials revealed. "We have 21 souls on board, 20 in the water right now. I have three deceased...   Read full story »

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