Coast Guard continues to investigate source of oiled pelicans near Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Coast Guard pollution investigators from Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara continue to conduct beach searches in the area where five pelicans were found oiled, July 12 and 13, and have not found any source of a spill.

A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Los Angeles conducted an over flight of the area Wednesday and did not locate any spill or sheen.

The pelicans had no injuries and were transported to a seabird specialist for cleaning in San Pedro, Calif.

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