Washington ( CNN ) -- A hoax mayday call that launched a massive search off the coast of New Jersey last week may be linked to a similar call made last month nearly 1,500 miles away off Texas , authorities said Wednesday . The Coast Guard received apparent false mayday calls off New Jersey and Texas . A news reporter alerted the agency to errors in the calls . The Coast Guard is relying on the media and tips from the public to identify the callers .
The Coast Guard received apparent false mayday calls off New Jersey and Texas . A news reporter alerted the agency to errors in the calls . The Coast Guard is relying on the media and tips from the public to identify the callers .