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Release ID
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17709 |
Release Date/Time
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8/5/2026 10:09:00 PM |
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Extremely Hazardous
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NO |
Report Date/Time
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8/5/2026 10:09:00 PM |
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Release Location
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Latitude: 38° 36' 22" N, Longitude: 075° 05' 49" W
INDIAN RIVER BAY, ALMOST DIRECTLY WEST OF INDIAN RIVER INLET. |
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Facility ID & Name
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6000 INDIAN RIVER BAY |
Facility Address
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Latitude: 38° 36' 22" N, Longitude: 075° 05' 49" W
BETHANY, DE 19930 |
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Substance Released
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GASOLINE |
Release Duration
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Continuous |
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Estimated Quantity
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Equal To 20.00 GALLONS |
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Released To
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Additional Information
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POTENTIAL RELEASE:
AS A RESULT OF A PLEASURE CRAFT SINKING WTIH 20 GALLONS OF GASOLINE ON BOARD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A RELEASE. NRC NARRATIVE STATED, "THE CALLER REPORTED A 20FT PLEASURE CRAFT VESSEL IS PARTIALLY
SUBMERGED IN INDIAN RIVER BAY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 GALLONS OF
GASOLINE, AND 5 QUARTS OF LUBRICANT OIL ON BOARD THAT CAN
POTENTIALLY RELEASE. THE CAUSE OF THE VESSEL BECOMING SUBMERGED IS
UNKNOWN.
-ONE PERSON WAS RESCUED FROM THE VESSEL. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES."
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Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may
not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.)
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GASOLINE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Irritation of mucous membranes and stimulation followed by depression of central nervous system. Breathing of vapor may also cause dizziness, headache, and incoordination or, in more severe cases, anesthesia, coma, and respiratory arrest. If liquid enters lungs, it will cause severe irritation, coughing, gagging, pulmonary edema, and, later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis. Swallowing may cause irregular heartbeat. (USCG, 1999) |
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Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may
not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.)
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GASOLINE
The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database.
Eye: If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical.
Skin: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.
Breathing: If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Swallow: If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 1997) |
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Precautions Recommended
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None |
Public Notified?
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NO |
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Facility Contact Name:
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MARK WILLOGHBY |
Facility Contact Phone:
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240-457-7108 |
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Facility Contact Email:
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Status
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Final
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