Great Lakes Coast Guard warns 187 false calls
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Great Lakes District reports 187 false distress calls this year, including three confirmed hoaxes, which drain resources and threaten readiness for real emergencies. Hoaxing is a federal felony with penalties up to 10 years in prison plus fines and civil penalties, and officials urge the public to avoid sharing misleading social media that could trigger unnecessary responses.
