1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
One person died and three were missing in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday after a boat with 20 people on board sank near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.
On Tuesday, a boat named Volare sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, resulting in one death and three people still missing. The San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a call around 3:30 p.m. regarding a boat fire, but upon arrival, no fire was found. The vessel, a 50-foot cabin cruiser, had 20 people on board, though witness accounts suggested there were 20.
Thirteen passengers were safely brought to shore, while three were taken to a hospital with stable conditions. One person died, and three remain missing. The boat was reportedly en route from St. Francis Yacht Club when it began to take on water and capsized due to rough seas. Fire Chief Dean Crispen confirmed that most injuries were from jumping into the water.
The search for the missing boaters involved 11 vessels and continued into the night. A family reunification center was set up at Fort Mason, where the 13 safe passengers were gathered.
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