A tragic incident occurred near Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, resulting in one death, two missing people, and 16 rescued individuals after a pontoon boat capsized on Tuesday. Authorities reported that 19 people were aboard the vessel when the accident happened. The survivors were either able to make it safely to shore or were transported to a hospital for medical attention.
According to the San Francisco Fire Chief, 13 survivors made it to shore, while three others were taken to a hospital. Unfortunately, one of the people pulled from the water received CPR but was later pronounced dead. The fire chief described the vessel as a three-deck pontoon boat that was approximately 600 yards from Alcatraz Island when it capsized.
The San Francisco Fire Department initially responded to a report of a vessel fire around 3:35 p.m. but found a capsized boat instead. The fire chief stated that there was no evidence of a fire. A massive search operation is currently underway, involving 11 vessels, divers, and helicopters, to locate the two missing people.
The search area is being described as a very active scene, with operations likely to continue into the evening. The vessel involved in the incident was a recreational boat, and the San Francisco Police Department's marine unit found it mostly submerged with fuel leaking into the water and the engine still running. The occupants were found inside the top compartment of the vessel and were rescued, while one person was found in the water.
The incident is still being investigated, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the boat's capsizing. The search for the two missing people will continue, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation unfolds.
