The pirates saw it too. Shouting erupted. The crate slipped from their grip, falling with a crash onto the boat deck. Two of them scrambled to pull away from the plane. One dropped into the water. Another tried to start the engine, but fumbled with the cord.
A voice boomed across the sea. “This is the Coast Guard! Drop your weapons and remain where you are!” Searchlights lit up the chaos. Noah and Jamie shielded their eyes. Within seconds, the pirates were surrounded. A smaller Coast Guard vessel flanked them.