Environment & Climate
Fishing boat carrying diesel runs aground at Point Reyes National Seashore
Crews are working to remove approximately 1,000 gallons of fuel from the stranded 58-foot vessel at North Beach.
The short version
- A 58-foot fishing boat named the Lake Bay ran aground early Friday at North Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.
- The National Park Service temporarily closed North Beach and North Beach Road while response teams work to defuel the vessel.
- No injuries, fuel spills, or impacts on local wildlife have been reported.
- The cause of the vessel grounding remains under investigation.
Key facts
- The fishing vessel Lake Bay stranded at North Beach within Point Reyes National Seashore while carrying about 1,000 gallons of diesel and 40,000 pounds of squid.[Fox News]
- The National Park Service instituted temporary closures for North Beach and North Beach Road to support emergency operations.[Fox News]
- The U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Service, and a contracted salvage firm are coordinating to pump off the fuel.[Fox News]
- Authorities reported no injuries, fuel leaks, or wildlife damage in the immediate aftermath.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The exact cause of the vessel grounding has not been determined and is under investigation by the Coast Guard.[Fox News]