There appears to be a mysterious shine on the top of Lake Ontario near a nuclear power plant. Officials are unsure what the cause of this slick is but have launched an investigation
According to WKBW,
SCRIBA, N.Y. (WKBW) – Coast Guard Sector Buffalo is investigating an unknown substance causing a sheen on Lake Ontario, found near the Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba.
A Coast Guard Auxiliary air crew first noticed the sheen on Sunday and reported it to Sector Buffalo. A boat crew from the Oswego station, ten miles to the southwest, took samples of the sheen while another Coast Guard unit established a “temporary safety zone” extending two miles to the north, east and west of the power plant.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent a team to the scene to further investigate. As of Monday morning, it was unknown how long the safety zone will be in place. Boaters with questions about operating in the area can call the Coast Guard Sector Buffalo Command Center by calling (716) 843-9526.
While the cause of this sheen is still unknown, it seems likely that it comes from some sort of leakage or runoff from the power plant. Hopefully, this contamination is not harmful to the wildlife in and around the water and gets resolved before any damage is done.