Posted on 06/05/2010 6:32:15 AM PDT by SonnyBubba
GULF SHORES, Ala. -- State health officials warned beachgoers to stay out of Alabama's coastal waters Friday as reddish brown gobs of oil washed ashore for the first time, prompting a ban on fishing as well.
The announcement by State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson, along with the scent of oil hanging in the air along the shore, cast a pall over the summer tourist season.
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That was my point. The shrimp fleet near here didn't move because of the spill, years later they moved because of TEDs.
Tell her to go to Gulf Shores, there are many sights to see in that area. If she needs some beach time, she can drive to many great beaches in the 3 states along the coast from Biloxi MS. to Pensacola FL. Been there, done that, I have some great childhood memories of lower Alabama.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Just breaks my heart. Such beautiful beaches. :(
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