New oil platform exploded in the Gulf

[+Tattoo]

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana.

The site of the explosion is west of where BP's massive spill occurred.

The Coast Guard said no one was killed Thursday in the explosion. The blast was spotted by a commercial helicopter flying over the site.

All 13 people aboard the rig were found floating in the water in survival gear.

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[nextzone]

Wow, what causes these huge oil spills and disatsters? This is the third one I've heard about this year.

 

[StripesAndFins]

Not another one....

 

[Cosmic]

I am beginning to suspect eco-terrorism...

 

[Summerlander]

I am beginning to suspect eco-terrorism...

Agreed.

 

[Lukas]

Another one? Good gosh. What's the world coming to?

 

[Justin]

I am beginning to suspect eco-terrorism...

I'm not one to believe in stuff like this but I have to say it does, I agree.

 

[about lee]

Another one? Good gosh. What's the world coming to?

A slick end.

Waits for someone to click on :rofl:

 

[EricaBrooke93]

they should looking in to building better ones or something and trying 2 be more careful!