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Depoe Bay council hears update on recent boat sinking; staff say cleanup is owner’s responsibility
Summary
Council received a harbor update after a vessel sank overnight; staff said containment boom was deployed, camera footage shows sinking began around 2 a.m., and cleanup is expected to be handled by the boat owner and their insurer while the city monitors and awaits a contracted cleanup crew.
Councilors heard a detailed harbor report on a recent vessel sinking and subsequent fuel/engine-fluid release. Staff described deployment of containment boom, replacement of boom material where needed, and notification of the vessel owner and insurance; the city has documented the incident and will monitor cleanup progress.
Council members asked what…
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