A massive cargo ship has been freed and is sailing once again after running aground in Bay Bulls Harbour.
The BBC Oregon, approximately 100 metres in length, had just left the Pennecon dock and ended up on the rocks on the south side of the harbour late this afternoon.
Coast Guard officials were contacted and a tug helped to free the vessel.
She’s almost on the rocks by the wharf. They are getting ready to tugging her out. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/mOrwm3F00Q
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
There were no injuries and there are no immediate environmental concerns.
She’s almost on the rocks by the wharf. They are getting ready to tugging her out. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/mOrwm3F00Q
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019