Laser - USA

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilots abort missions after laser incidents in southeast Michigan


CLEVELAND, MI -- U.S. Coast Guard officials are reacting strongly to two recent acts of suspected mischief that forced helicopter pilots to abort their missions.

It's called "lasing," pointing at or tracking aircraft and boats with a laser pointer.

Though they come in various colors, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Chrstopher Yaw of the 9th District in Cleveland says green, because of its wavelength and effect on night vision equipment, is the most dangerous.