The Coast Guard closes a small part of a California slough for salvage operations

The Coast Guard has temporarily closed a 100-yard section of Little Potato Slough near Stockton, California. This is to protect people and boats from hazards during salvage operations on a vessel called CHALEUR.

This is a routine safety measure. When a vessel sinks or needs major repair in a navigable waterway, the Coast Guard often creates a temporary exclusion zone. This ensures that other marine traffic does not interfere with dangerous work.