Green lasers may limit SC water rescues

[Upstate Scuba OWI]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -Green lasers pointed at aircraft may cause the Coast Guard to limit water rescues along the coast.
The Coast Guard has sent a letter to local governments along the Grand Strand warning they may have to limit rescue activities along the northern South Carolina beaches unless they can stop the problems of green lasers being aimed at aircraft.

The cities of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have already banned the lasers, while Horry County is considering a ban.

The Coast Guard says it has had to abandon at least six rescue missions in the past six months.
The green lasers are more powerful that other lasers and can temporarily blind pilots, especially when they're wearing night vision goggles.

Federal officials say it is a crime that carries up to five years to shoot a laser at an aircraft.


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[RMAdventure]

I think it is ridiculous that people would jeopardize a rescue mission to play with a laser!

 

[DA Aquamaster]

I don't think some people understand the problem they pose. Some public service announcements would probably help and would actually be more effective than creating a law that people either won't know about, or won't understand the reason for the prohibition.