Drop the Sand

GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

05.10.2010

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

ELMER'S ISLAND, La. - Helicopter aircrews from the Louisiana National Guard drop sandbags to awaiting soldiers on Elmer's Island May 10, 2010 in an effort to stop oil from entering the marshes. Oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon incident site has been threatening to damage the local ecosystem. U.S. Coast Guard by Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Bena.

• Date Taken: 05.10.2010
• Date Posted: 12.12.2013 04:14
• Photo ID: 1095389
• VIRIN: 100510-G-1337B-513
• Resolution: 3184x2120
• Size: 2.17 MB
• Location: GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA, US