Toronto diesel spill sparks wildlife alert, and rescuers need help spotting oiled birds

Toronto diesel spill sparks wildlife alert, and rescuers need help spotting oiled birds

Authorities and wildlife responders are dealing with a diesel spill in Toronto's Mimico Creek, prompting cleanup efforts and a warning for people spending time near the water. Rescue staff say birds and other animals that use nearby shoreline habitat could be endangered if petroleum contamination spreads. What happened? On June 25, Toronto Wildlife Centre warned that a recent diesel spill in Mimico Creek could expose waterbirds and other local w…