Bangladesh oil spill ‘threatens rare dolphins

DHAKA, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire) — The Bangladeshi navy has sent four ships to deal with an oil spill from a crashed tanker that is threatening a rare dolphin sanctuary.

The tanker, believed to be carrying 350,000 litres (75,000 gallons) of oil, and another vessel collided early on Tuesday in the Sundarbans region, reports BBC.

Forestry officials said the spill happened in a sanctuary for dolphins including the rare Irrawaddy species.

The government has lodged a legal case against the owners of the two vessels.

Officials told the BBC the oil had spread along a 40km (25 mile) section of the Sela river.