THE GHOST SHIP: AN OIL TANKER CAPSIZES ALONG THE SHORE OF TOBAGO
While a portion of the population indulged in the fervor of Carnival, an unprecedented disaster was occurring on the neighboring island. While images of Carnival in Rio grabbed international attention, footage of an oil-covered shoreline in Tobago also made waves globally. www.bellingcat.com A colossal vessel, whose identity remains unknown, surreptitiously approached the southwestern coast of Tobago, leaving behind a trail of oil. The spread of the slick seemed to outpace the efforts to contain it. The spill linked to the capsized vessel was first reported last Wednesday, with containment booms reportedly being deployed several days later. There's undoubtedly more undisclosed information about this calamity than what's been disclosed. Similar to the overturned ghost ship, the complete extent remains concealed beneath the surface. Nevertheless, concerns persist regarding the adequacy of the response. A YouTube video depicts oil devastation in the Petit Trou lagoon, a signific...