Today , the still-leaking Exxon Valdez was refloated and began a 30-mile journey to Ore. for temporary repairs. Forty-two million gallons had been transferred. Ten million gallons of crude were spilled, covering 2,600 square miles , soiling Forty-two million gallons of beach, and killing thousands of animals. The captain has surrendered. The flow of Alaskan oil, which had been cut by 60 percent , is returning to normal. U.S. Navy , which continues to search for a dry dock for repairs, has provided money to defend Prince William hatcheries. Exxon said it has changed its policy because of the spill and now requires crews to be aboard ship, where drinking is prohibited, four hours before sailing. Five Exxon oil skimmers are at work. One hundred claims and Five lawsuits have been filed against the company.
Today , the still-leaking Exxon Valdez was refloated and began a 30-mile journey to Ore. for temporary repairs. Forty-two million gallons had been transferred. Ten million gallons of crude were spilled, covering 2,600 square miles , soiling Forty-two million gallons of beach, and killing thousands of animals. The captain has surrendered. The flow of Alaskan oil, which had been cut by 60 percent , is returning to normal. U.S. Navy , which continues to search for a dry dock for repairs, has provided money to defend Prince William hatcheries. Five Exxon oil skimmers are at work. One hundred claims and Five lawsuits have been filed against the company.