Cleanup efforts continue along the Delaware coast after Monday’s oil spill off Broadkill Beach.
The more than 75-person crew of DNREC responders, contractors and the U.S. Coast Guard continue the laborious process of removing oil patties that washed ashore now affecting areas between Fowler Beach and Cape Henlopen.
The group has set up an incident command post at Slaughter Beach.
Coast Guard Incident Commander Lt. Cmdr. Fred Pugh said in a statement the Coast Guard is “working to attempt to identify the source of the oil,” and continuing to work to adapt and respond to the dynamic nature of the spill.
The state has closed the 4-wheel drive surf fishing crossing at Delaware Beach Plum Island Preserve as it works to clean up there.
And the Newark-based wildlife rescue service Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research has assisted with at least 24 oiled seagulls.
Officials say roughly two tons of oily sand and debris was removed from affected areas as of Tuesday evening.
