US Coast Guard investigates oil spill near Honolulu harbor

(NewsNation) — The Coast Guard responded to an oil spill near a tourist area of Honolulu on Monday.

Pollution responders recovered red dye diesel from the water at Ala Wai Harbor after deploying 23 bags of sorbent pads, according to a United States Coast Guard press release.

Authorities are still investigating the amount and source of the spill. No injuries or wildlife impacts have been reported.

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The spill, located near the docks at the north side of the harbor, was reported just before 9 p.m. local time on Sunday. The Pacific Environmental Corporation began response operations around 3 a.m Monday…

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