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Hazy Memory
- Sarah Marshall's initial understanding of the Exxon Valdez oil spill was hazy, remembering only oiled animals and environmental action.
- She also misremembered the date as the early 90s instead of 1989.
Initial Narrative
- The initial narrative blamed Captain Joseph Hazelwood's drinking for the crash.
- He was said to be drunk, driving the tanker, and veered off course, hitting a reef.
Captain's Actions
- Captain Hazelwood wasn't driving but assigned the inexperienced third mate just 10-15 minutes before the crash.
- While Hazelwood was drunk later, it's unclear if alcohol caused the crash; however, his choice of driver and neglecting a specialized pilot contributed.