Dauphin Island, Alabama

As the U.S. Army National Guard erected barriers to protect Dauphin Island, Alabama from globs of oil steadily spreading from the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion April 20, 2009, reports rolled in of tar balls sited on the west end near the public beach, providing both curiosity and concern for local residents.

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Fisherman Steve Rodi holds leaves and bird feathers covered in an oil-like substance May 8, 2010 near the public beach on the west end of Dauphin Island, Ala. Coast Guard chief warrant officer Adam Wine said nearly a half dozen samples were collected Saturday morning for testing. Officials believe they are tar balls washing ashore as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion April 20, 2010 off the Louisiana coast. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Carmen K. Sisson tagged Alabama, BP oil spill, Dauphin Island, hands, oil spill, people, tar balls