Tugboat Sinks in Alabama River, Spilling Thousands of Gallons of Diesel and Prompting Beach Closures

Tugboat sank in the Tennessee River in Alabama, releasing 3,000-5,000 gallons of diesel fuel.
The spill washed up on the beaches of a local park, prompting closures and evacuations.
Multiple agencies are involved in cleanup efforts, deploying booms and making plans to raise the sunken tugboat.
The environmental impact is still uncertain as cleanup continues.
Authorities have warned swimmers to stay out of the water as the diesel fuel spreads.