"Tug Boat Sinks, Causing Diesel Fuel to Wash Up on McFarland Park Shore"

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Source: WHNT News 19
"Tug Boat Sinks, Causing Diesel Fuel to Wash Up on McFarland Park Shore"
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A tugboat sank in the Tennessee River near O'Neil Bridge, releasing between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The fuel is now washing up on the shores of McFarland Park, prompting authorities to evacuate people from the water and clear the park. The cause of the sinking is unknown, and the environmental impact is yet to be determined.

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