Radio Sputnik host Brad Friedman broadcasting from Southern California, visited the Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara where the oil spill took place.
His account of what he saw there includes him talking to a ranger who said that crude oil is a ‘dangerous thing’ hence the authorities have sealed off the entrance to the public beaches in order to keep people from going near it.
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According to the radio host he found it strange that they did not let him go near to talk to authorities despite him being in the media.
During a short interview that he did manage to take, the security guard that answered his questions said the area is quarantined and entering it can be dangerous for people.
A rescue team in Santa Barbara cares for a sea lion affected by the recent oil spill. pic.twitter.com/tEsmFwGRwC
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He was told he could come back if he had an official permission to be in the area.
Most striking thing according to Freidman was that on the highway while driving back he smelt an overpowering smell. After one week of the spill there was such a strong smell and no one knew why it was not contained yet.
The host also noticed that the workers were not wearing any respirators while they were working at the beach.
