Sunday, August 23, 2015

Coast Guard reopens Neches River, restrictions in place as fuel oil leaks from the vessel







Response crews work from a spud barge to conduct salvage and recover operations for the towing vessel Louise on the Neches River near Port Arthur, Aug. 22, 2015. 


Response crews placed containment and absorbent boom around to minimize the impact of the pollution leaking from the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Scott Ledee)