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Tanker Rams Rig Off Louisiana in Gulf Fire Tragedy
A 565 foot Texaco North Dakota tanker struck an unmanned oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles south of Morgan City La and burst into flames. One crewman is missing after 38 were rescued. Coast Guard reported 39 aboard with 38 saved and one unaccounted for. Rescue boats and a helicopter were dispatched as no pollution was detected.
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