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1 dead, 3 missing after boat capsizes near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A boat carrying 20 adults, mostly family members attending a memorial service, capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, resulting in one death and three people missing.
- The deceased was identified as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, from Sutter County; 13 people were rescued safely, and three were hospitalized but expected to recover.
- Rescue efforts involve 11 boats, divers, helicopters, and coordinated support from local police and private vessels, with a focus on finding the three missing individuals.
- The vessel, a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser, likely capsized after being struck by a wave in rough waters with whitecaps due to seasonal winds.
- Authorities emphasized ongoing extensive search operations, prioritizing safety while continuing efforts to locate the missing, with the incident originating from the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.
