Hundreds of mysterious containers found floating off Alaskan island as authorities probe where they came from
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Coast Guard investigating unknown containers found on Alaskan island
- Over 100 unmarked containers with unknown contents were discovered scattered along the coastline of Montague Island in Alaska.
- The discovery, ranging from five-gallon to 55-gallon drums, was first reported by Gulf of Alaska Keepers to the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The Coast Guard has successfully recovered all the containers from the southern coastline of Montague Island.
- Multiple agencies, including NOAA and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, are now involved in an investigation to determine the contents and origin of the drums.
- Officials have not yet released information regarding potential hazards associated with the containers.