On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:21:27 -0800, Joe wrote:


One of the men on Fiermonti's boat was talking with the U.S. Coast
Guard, who gave them permission to bring Stringfield and Elliott
aboard, Fiermonti said. Stringfield said he got aboard first.

Could someone clarify this? I sure would follow any Coast Guard advice,
but I wasn't aware permission was needed.