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News Release

Date: Aug. 28, 2009
Contact: Petty Officer Eric J. Chandler
(206) 391-5864

Coast Guard, Department of Ecology, respond to sheen produced by capsized fishing vessel

SEATTLE – The Coast Guard, Department of Ecology, and Islands' Oil Spill Association are responding to the sheen created by the sinking of the fishing vessel Ana J approximately a half mile south of Eagle Cove, San Juan Island, Wash., Friday.

Agencies are conducting over flights to determine the extent of the sheen and possible environmental impact as well as coordinating with oil recovery specialists. 

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