New Jersey officials demand action and answers about drones [Video]

NEW JERSEY (WPVI) — New Jersey officials are demanding answers and action from the federal government, as mysterious drone sightings continue.

“The Coast Guard told me the other day, and Ocean County Sheriff Mastronardy, that one of its 47′ rescue boats was followed in very close proximity off its stern by numerous drones,” said New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith during a press conference in Seaside Heights Saturday afternoon. “Why can’t we bag at least one of these drones and get to the bottom of it?”

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is now using its own drone to gather information about the unidentified aircraft.

“It’s definitely scary. It’s concerning,” said Johanna Peters from Palmyra. “I feel like a lot of people are concerned about AI and technology and being monitored.”

A drone sighting shut down an airport in New York state for about an hour Friday night.

On Saturday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul reacted, …