re: Why are reporters wasting space in helicopters and boats?

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That space being used by a reporter and a camerman could be saved for, you know, people that need to be rescued.

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True, but the news also helps spread information to people who may be able to help through direct assistance or charitable giving, so I'm not too hung up on it.

Though I'm not sure every station from here to California needs to be there.