Coastie in distress takes long pause before calling Coast Guard for help

Gulp.

Mar 28, 2023

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By Slab Squatthrust

SAN DIEGO — Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Paul Gould took an extended deep breath and a long pause before calling for help from the Coast Guard after his vessel started taking on water outside Coronado, a U.S. Coast Guard San Diego official told reporters.

The Coast Guard received the reluctant distress call around 4 p.m. when Gould swall…

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