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Derelict (Sunken) Vessels in Okaloosa County

DERELICT VESSELS: Alex Fogg (Okaloosa Coastal Resource Manager) explains the derelict vessels we have in Okaloosa County, what it takes to get them removed, and how many they have removed […]

DERELICT VESSELS: Alex Fogg (Okaloosa Coastal Resource Manager) explains the derelict vessels we have in Okaloosa County, what it takes to get them removed, and how many they have removed recently.
BIG THANKS to Marine Unit Deputy Kyle Corbitt with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office for taking us out today!

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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: August 7, 2026
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“If you look back to the Commissioners South meeting in August last year Mr.Maddox brought a one year PAWS contract for a vote. He said PAWS admits they may not...”
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“We have been told the water is unsafe. When will the residents be told the cause of this sudden water pollutions? Any updates or information?”
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“Groc makes a lot of sense. I hope the water tests confirm this theory, but How do we fix the hypoxic / anoxic water problem ?? Do we need to...”
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“I am relieved to learn that this sad event is being responded to. Out here in Joe’s Bayou, I have reported smaller oil or fuel spills from vessels. The reaction...”
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“This is what Grok says: A hypoxic/anoxic (low- or no-oxygen) event in the water column and/or sediments, producing toxic hydrogen sulfide (H₂S, the classic rotten-egg/sulfur smell) via sulfate-reducing bacteria. This...”
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