BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard would like the public’s help to identify a suspected hoax caller, who has been transmitting distress calls since late March around Ocean City.
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region watchstanders have been receiving a steady stream of suspected or confirmed hoax radio calls, believed to be from the same individual. Listen to the hoax call HERE
The calls in Ocean City were made on VHF-FM marine band channel 16, a channel designated only for hailing and distress calls. The caller has stated that they were “going down with the ship” and regularly broadcasts “mayday, mayday, mayday,” along with a string other calls and including profanity. If you think you recognize the voice or have any information leading to the identification of a hoax caller, please contact the Coast Guard Investigative Service at cgis-baltimore@uscg.mil.
