Coast Guard Issues Alert for Wayward Whales

RIO VISTA, CA, May 17, 2007 (The Boating Channel) The Coast Guard has issued a safety marine information bulletin over channel 16, advising all mariners that the Coast Guard will be enforcing a 100-yard safety zone around the whales.

Audio Text of Message:

Securite 3: Hello all stations this is United States Coast Guard Sector San Francisco

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Securite 3: The Coast Guard has received a report of two humpback whales 10 miles south of West Sacramento. All vessels in the area are requested to transit the area with caution and be advised there is a 100-yard safety zone around each of the whales

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Securite 3: This is United States Coast Guard Sector San Francisco out.