Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its efforts investigating the SeaPort Manatee oil spill that was first discovered Aug. 31, absolving the port from any involvement. 

The port samples collected for type testing didn’t match the oil found in the inner harbor, a press release states. While the coast guard was unable to pinpoint the source, it has suspended its investigation.

James Satcher, chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority, expressed his gratitude for the coast guard’s efforts in cleaning up and investigating the event.