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Mystery spill on English Bay

An oily sheen was discovered Monday on the waters of Vancouver's English Bay.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says it is not recoverable.

The “mystery spill” was reported about 10:45 a.m. It’s unclear what the source of the oily substance is, where it came from, or how much was spilled.

A Port Metro Vancouver vessel investigating the site reported the sheen appeared light and didn’t give off an odour. The Coast Guard said it’s possible it’s not petroleum-based.

There’s no evidence that wildlife or beaches have been affected, and officials believe the sheen will eventually evaporate.

The DFO described the event as fairly minor.

– with files from CTV Vancouver



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