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Neah bay, wa

Mystery Spill; Neah Bay, Wa · NOAAORR-7683

issued
2007-08-05 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2007-08-19 00:00Z
self-cancels
2007-08-19 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
48.383, -124.742
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Mystery Spill; Neah Bay, WA.
Neah Bay, WA.
1. A mystery "diesel" spill off the coast of Neah Bay, WA, was first reported yesterday, August 4th, at 11:40 AM. At 3:12 PM, a cruise ship in the area did not detect a spill. Today at 4:30 PM a USCG vessel reported oil ½ nm x 75 yards located about 600 yards off the west side of Neah Bay. Coordinates were provided as follows: North extent: 48 deg 23.01'N, 124 deg 44.51'W Middle: 48 deg 23.25'N, 124 deg 44.13'W South: 48 deg 22.60'N, 124 deg 44.50'W Fog has prevented the USCG from flying over the area of the reported spill to make observations. An overflight will be conducted as soon as weather conditions permit.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED DIESEL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
3. POSITION 48.383N 124.742W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7683: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7683

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