Mystery Spill - Astoria, OR; Astoria, OR

Astoria, OR | 1997-Aug-13

Initial Notification: Initial Report - On 13 August 1997 at approximate 1000, the USCG received a report of an unknown quantity of diesel and sheen off Tongue Point that extended south towards John Day Channel. Tongue Point is located east of Astoria, OR on the Columbia River. A 1030 USCG helo overflight reported a mile long slick of red product and sheen extending to the west-southwest from River Mile 20 on the Columbia River. In both reports, on-scene observers indicated fog interfered with observations, therefore the estimated location of product may be incomplete. Next USCG overflight is scheduled for 1300. - - Coast Guard has requested NOAA provide trajectory, weather, and resources at risk information. NOAA SSC is on standby for possible on-scene support. USCG district 13.