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California beach shut down after 58-foot boat runs aground — spilling toxic chemicals
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- North Beach in San Francisco was temporarily closed after a 58-foot fishing boat carrying about 1,000 gallons of diesel ran aground at Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday morning.
- A multi-agency response, including the US Coast Guard, National Park Service, and other agencies, was established to safely remove the potentially hazardous fuel from the vessel.
- The boat, which can hold up to 2,800 gallons of fuel, had no reported active leaks, injuries, or wildlife impacts as of the latest reports.
- Officials are working with the vessel’s responsible party and a salvage company to manage the fuel removal and are closely monitoring the site to prevent environmental damage.
- The cause of the grounding is still under investigation, and public safety remains a top priority during the ongoing response efforts.
