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Galveston Locals Excited by Mysterious Coast Guard Buoy

12/3/2025

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A U.S. Coast Guard buoy washed ashore near Galveston, Texas, on December 2, 2025, sparking excitement among locals.
Javier Rodriguez, a Galveston resident, estimated the buoy to be four feet in diameter and over five feet tall.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it was investigating the buoy's origin, but details were limited.
Javier Rodriguez described the buoy as heavy and stable.
He decided against climbing it for safety.

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A U.S. Coast Guard buoy washed ashore near Galveston, Texas, on December 2, 2025, sparking excitement among locals.
Javier Rodriguez, a Galveston resident, estimated the buoy to be four feet in diameter and over five feet tall.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it was investigating the buoy's origin, but details were limited.
Javier Rodriguez described the buoy as heavy and stable.
He decided against climbing it for safety.