Drone Footage Shows Oil-Slicked Water at Huntington Beach, California
Oil from a massive spill off the coast of Orange County, California, was seen polluting water at Huntington Beach on October 3.
At least 126,000 gallons spilled from a broken pipeline around three miles from the shore on Saturday, October 2, endangering local wildlife and habitats, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said.
The United States Coast Guard was working to contain the oil and had reported collecting 3,150 gallons as of Sunday.
Orange County officials closed all beaches in the city of Laguna Beach, as cleanup of the oil spill was ongoing.
A local conservation group reported professional crews were working at “full speed” to clean the oil from wetlands. The spill also forced the suspension of fishing in the affected coastal area.
An investigation into the cause of the spill was ongoing, the Coast Guard said.
Video filmed by Robert Singh shows a birds-eye view of the oil-slicked water at Huntington Beach Credit: Robert Singh via Storyful
