Offshore gold mining barge runs aground in Nome’s harbor

A barge involved with offshore gold mining ran aground early Wednesday morning in Nome’s harbor.
The barge, the Eddie, is owned and operated by Phoenix Offshore Mining, Port Director Joy Baker said.
A surge of waves made the barge’s spuds break free, leaving the jackup legs of the rig unsupported, Baker said.
The barge was lifted up by the waves, then started free floating, which also caused the vessel to lose its excavator.
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