BALTIMORE — The Unified Command continues its investigation Friday of the oil sheen at Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary near Arlington, Virginia.
"The marine safety lab forensic petroleum analysis shows that all samples are derived from a common source," said Cmdr. Michael Keane, incident commander. "Once the National Pollution Fund Center reviews the results of the investigation, a formal designation of a responsible party will be determined."
No additional sheening has been observed in the last 24 hours.
There have been no additional reports of oiled birds in the last 24 hours.
In total, 32 birds were captured, and they are being rehabilitated at the Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research facility in Delaware. There have been 21 animal mortalities.
Reports of impacted wildlife should be made to the Office of Unified Communications by dialing 311.
Reports of oil should be made to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
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