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The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Libelle ran aground on the Easter Scheldt near Sint-Philipsland, Netherlands.  The vessel, loaded with 2200 metric tons of steel slag, was in danger of breaking up at low tide.   Tugs and a crane ship were requested to the scene.  The vessels lightered some 100 tons of cargo off the Libelle allowing the vessel to be refloated.  The Libelle proceeded to a quay at Sint-Philipsland.  No reports of injuires or pollution being released.