Oil Deposits Close 18 Beaches Along Kent's Thanet Coast in England
Thanet District Council in Kent, England, said on November 12 that large deposits of oil had been found along the district's coastline and that 18 beaches were closed from November 11, with the public strongly advised to stay away while a clean-up expected to take many days gets under way.
The closures run from Minnis Bay at Birchington to Ramsgate Main Sands and include well-known beaches such as Margate Main Sands, Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Viking Bay. The council's Coastal Engineering team is removing the oil together with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and specialist contractors, and the Environment Agency has been notified. The source of the oil is unknown and samples have been sent for analysis.
Residents are asked not to enter the water or use the beaches until they reopen, though coastal paths remain open. Dog walkers are urged to keep pets away from the oil and to wash them and seek veterinary advice if they come into contact with it. The council said it would update reopening arrangements as the clean-up progresses.
(Source: Thanet District Council)
Source: Thanet District Council
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