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Tug sank on Paraná
The "Espíritu Parauayo" sank after the collision with an underwater object on Aug 29, 2016, in Bella Vista at km mark 1078 kilometer on the Paraná river. The tug came to rest on the bottom on even keel, with the superstructure remaining above the water. The Prefecture Naval Argentina attended the accident site after fuel oil spilled during the sinking. As a preventive measure, the prefecture decided to suspend navigation in the area and initiated technical procedures to prevent the spread of the oil spill on the river. Spanish report with photo and video: http://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2016/08/29/el-derrame-de-fuel-oil-en-el-rio-parana-visto-desde-un-drone/
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