Authorities in the Galapagos are continuing to remove cargo from a freight vessel stranded off San Cristobal.<br /><br />Officials say it could take up to four weeks to salvage the ship, which ran aground earlier this month loaded with food and other supplies. <br /><br />The cost of the rescue is expected to exceed 4 million euros.<br /><br />The government of Ecuador declared a state of emergency to enable the quick release of funds necessary to complete the removal of the freighter without causing serious environmental damage.<br /><br />The Galapagos’ unique flora and fauna are a major tourist attraction, particularly for divers.
