Columbia River-based Coast Guard crews in Oregon responded to three suspected hoax distress calls within several hours last weekend. The agency estimates that more than four hours of searching cost taxpayers about $8,000.

Columbia River-based Coast Guard crews in Oregon responded to three suspected hoax distress calls within several hours last weekend. The agency estimates that more than four hours of searching cost taxpayers about $8,000.
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