Tug Sink Point Sur

Tug "Delta Captain" was towing a crane barge when it took on water off Point Sur. USCG rescued the crew. No injuries reported. OSPR Northern Field Response Team activated Unified Command established with the USCG. No wildlife impact reported. Two salvage tugs eventually reached the scene and were able to successfully tow the barge to the Port of Long Beach/LA. An environmental assessment of the sunken tug is ongoing.