Image courtesy of the Newport News Times

At 2:00 AM on Tuesday August 11th, the 50 foot fishing vessel Lori Ann came ashore at Newport’s Nye Beach. Fortunately their were no injuries and the US Coast Guard was able to off-load 1,200 gallons of diesel fuel with no spills. On the down side, some 750 pounds of tuna were lost. Apparently the skipper fell asleep at the wheel.

Read more at the Newport News Times

 

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