PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia (AP) — A large American tug boat was pulling a disabled Russian cargo ship to a port on British Columbia's coast, ending fears that the vessel carrying hundreds of tons of fuel would drift ashore, hit rocks and spill. Lt. Paul Pendergast of the Canadian Forces' Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre said the tug Barbara Foss arrived Saturday evening and secured a line to the Russian ship. He said the tow of the Simushir was going well. The owners of the Russian vessel plan to have it taken to Prince...
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