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New Jersey boat blast 'causes injuries' Hoax fears over 'New Jersey boat blast'
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A yacht explosion off the New Jersey coast is reported to have injured at least seven people, prompting the Coast Guard to dispatch emergency teams. An explosion on a yacht has been reported off the coast of the US state of New Jersey, prompting the Coast Guard to dispatch emergency teams.
It was about 17 miles (27km) from Sandy Hook, off New Jersey's coast. But the Coast Guard told the Associated Press that, after over two hours of fruitless searching, they believe the report may have been a hoax.
The Coast Guard confirmed to the BBC that there were 21 passengers on board the Blind Date. Officials received an emergency transmission from a boat identifying itself as the Blind Date.
It was reportedly 17 miles (27km) from Sandy Hook, off New Jersey's coast.
Lt Joe Klinker told the AP it was "highly unusual" for the Coast Guard get to the reported position quickly but not locate anything or see any sign of distress.
The Coast Guard confirmed to the BBC that the caller told them 21 passengers were on board.
A nearby boat was said to be helping the injured while they waited in lifeboats for the Coast Guard to arrive, ABC News reported.A nearby boat was said to be helping the injured while they waited in lifeboats for the Coast Guard to arrive, ABC News reported.
TV pictures showed ambulances waiting by the side of a dock with stretchers at the ready in Sandy Hook.TV pictures showed ambulances waiting by the side of a dock with stretchers at the ready in Sandy Hook.
The site is a popular getaway spot for New York residents, as it is a short ferry ride from lower Manhattan.The site is a popular getaway spot for New York residents, as it is a short ferry ride from lower Manhattan.
A Coast Guard spokesman told the BBC that the GPS on the yacht has been disabled, probably from the explosion, making it more difficult to locate the survivors.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.