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