Walton County crews respond to diesel spill
According to a Walton County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, the spill occurred at Portland Landing at Alaqua Creek west of Freeport.
Dolphin transport underway at Gulf World
Authorities report that fuel is actively leaking into the water and flowing downstream.
A WCFR battalion chief with advanced HAZMAT training leads the response as Walton County Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are en route for assistance
The landing is closed and is expected to be closed for an extended period. Officials urge citizens to avoid the area so crews can safely manage the scene.
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