Large Blob of Oil Comes Ashore on Several South Coast Beaches

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) – An unusual amount of oil, believed to be from a natural seep, ruined the ideal beach weekend for many people.

On Saturday, a significant amount was washing up at Butterfly Beach in Montecito. There were also reports at Hammonds to the south and nearby at Miramar Beach.

The Miramar Hotel also posted a sign for its guests to be aware of the excessive oil and tar in the water…

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