Here’s what we’ve noticed as of Sunday (6/27) from Gulf Shores, AL:
*am typing this late. I apologize for the rambling style.
Found this foam football on the beach in front of the hotel just moments ago. I’m serious:
The oil is washing ashore. A LOT of oil is washing ashore. And it’s not liquid. Thick mounds of black, muddy tar are covering the shoreline. The density of the tar is amazing. It’s actually heavy. I understand now why it’s nearly impossible to clean birds after they’ve come in contact with the stuff.
The amount of apparent damage to the Gulf Shores beaches has increased in just the past few hours. Morning Low tide will give a better indicator as to how bad it actually is, but I can tell you firsthand the beaches are black.
At least 30 boats (Vessels of Opportunity, we’re told) have begun forming circles out in the water, just about a mile or so out. One can only imagine the crews are trying to prevent even more damage to the coastline. The problem isn’t on the surface, however. Much of these “tar balls” are mixing on the seabed and never even reach the surface. Supposedly, officials are “cleaning up”as much as the can, but I haven’t a clue as to how.
This is, quite honestly, the most depressing event I’ve ever witnessed. I mean, what can you do? There’s literally nothing we can do but watch it unfold. A walk on the beach has turned into a health risk. We’re on the 9th floor of a beach-side condominium complex and the odor in the air is nauseating. The situation is dire.
Have they stopped the leak yet?
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