Boaters deal with ‘pirates' in the East Bay
Boaters deal with ‘pirates' in the East Bay
www.nbcbayarea.com Boaters deal with ‘modern-day pirates' in the East Bay
Those who live and work in the Oakland Estuary say they’re now battling pirates. The boating community says that’s the best way to describe a recent crime spree involving several boats stolen in the East Bay waters.
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Why the scare quotes around pirates? I mean, the estuary isn't quite "the high seas", and it sounds like a rash of thefts rather than robberies, but it still is maritime larceny. For anyone who isn't more pedantic than I am, it fits pretty well.
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