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Mystery sheen; 14nm off San Diego, CA

14nm off San Diego, CA | 2010-Jun-16

Initial Notification: A USCG helicopter reported a 2x2 mile sheen approximately 14 miles off Point Loma (32-35N 117-30W) at 0800-0830hrs on 16JUN2010. The reported location is near the US-Mexico border and the source is unknown. USCG Sector San Diego requested NOAA trajectory support.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Petroleum, possibly diesel
Latitude (approximate): 32° 35.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 117° 30.00′ West