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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- One person died and three others are missing after a pontoon boat capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island, with 20 people onboard mostly family members attending a memorial service.
- The San Francisco Fire Department received a distress report at 15:37 local time, and a marine unit found a man in severe distress who was later declared deceased after CPR efforts.
- Three people were injured and taken to a hospital in stable condition, while 13 others returned safely to shore without injuries.
- Initial reports mentioned a vessel fire, but upon arrival, no fire was evident; witnesses cited rough seas and the boat taking on water before capsizing.
- Rescuers described chaotic scenes with exhausted and frantic individuals in the water, highlighting the urgency and difficulty of the rescue operation.
