Calling out
Sarah stepped closer, calling firmly, “Is anyone in there? This is the Coast Guard—if you can hear us, respond!” Her voice echoed across the beach, swallowed by wind and waves. No sound or movement came from the hull. She steadied her breathing, her instincts on high alert. The silence felt heavy, amplifying the mystery. She exchanged glances with her team, all sensing the vessel held secrets they needed to uncover.
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