Washed Up Boat in Summerland Creates Maritime Safety Concerns

SUMMERLAND, Calif. (KEYT) - During the intense winds Monday, a sailboat broke away from its anchor spot and ended up on the beach in Summerland.

Now it is a serious concern if it should break up against the coast and begins to lose parts or has a leak of oil and gas.

It is slightly up the coast from Lookout Park in a very difficult spot for the owner to retrieve it, even if it is possible at this point.

It's not exactly clear where the vessel was anchored when it began drift.

Heal the Ocean and Marborg are assessing it and TowBoat US is aware of the vessel. It may be crushed and removed on site if it can not be hauled back out at high tide. After two days, that effort had not taken place.

(More details, photos and video will be added here later today.)

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