These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurence Date: | 8 June |
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| Location: | Upper Mississippi River: MM 50 |
| Source: | M/V Sharron Wildman |
| Material: | Number 2 Diesel |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Upper Mississippi River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Paducah |
On JUNE 08, 1999, the M/V SHARRON WILDMAN struck a dike on the Upper Mississippi River at mile marker 50. Causing a fuel tank to rupture. It is believed that 7,000 gallongs of diesel has been released. MSO Paducah is responding to the spill. CASE PENDS.