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Saturday, 8 December 2007, 16:05 GMT

In pictures: South Korea oil slick

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Thousands of tons of oil have been leaking from the oil tanker Hebei Spirit after it collided with a barge on Friday.

Emergency worker collecting oil in baskets

Emergency worker collecting oil in baskets

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Emergency workers have been battling to stop the slick, said to be the country's worst, from harming local wildlife...

Emergency worker holds oil-coated mallard duck

Emergency worker holds oil-coated mallard duck

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... but they have not been completely successful - the spill is affecting areas used by migrating birds as a resting place.

Emergency workers fill special tanks on the beach with contaminated water

Emergency workers fill special tanks on the beach with contaminated water

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There are fears it will also reach scenic beaches and fish farms.

Coast guard ship sprays dissolving agent on the slick

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Coast guards have been spraying chemicals on the slick in an effort to disperse it.

Local residents survey beach at Taean

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But some beaches are already contaminated with the crude.

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Related to this story:
Oil spill after S Korea collision (07 Dec 07 | Asia-Pacific )
Country profile: South Korea (11 Aug 07 | Country profiles )

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