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The motor vessel Manitowoc has activated their response plan and their Oil Spill Removal Organization
is on scene at this time working to clean up the spill. The vessel is no longer leaking diesel fuel. Internal
fuel transfers lowered the level of diesel fuel in the leaking tank below the hole. The hole has been
temporarily plugged and temporary repairs have been made using epoxy.

UPDATE: Coast Guard, agencies continue response to diesel spill on Lake Michigan

MANISTEE, Mich. — U.S. Coast Guard, along with state and local agencies continue to respond Thursday to the motor vessel Manitowoc diesel fuel spill in Lake Michigan.

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Photo by: Seaman Christine Bills | VIRIN: 230802-G-TW220-1400.JPG

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