Hopeful scientists extend trial for oil cap - New Zealand Herald

NEW ORLEANS - A trial run of a cap that was blocking oil from streaming into the Gulf of Mexico was extended yesterday after the Government's spokesman on the cleanup said BP will continue to monitor the cap for another 24 hours.

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Scientists and engineers were optimistic that the well showed no obvious signs of leaks, but were still studying data emerging from the bottom of the sea. Retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen decided after testing was complete the well would be hooked up again to ships on the surface to contain the oil.

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