One Killed, Three Missing, 16 Rescued After Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz Island
Marina Green Dr, Marina, San Francisco
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Summary
- One person is dead and three people remain missing after a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser named Volare capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday afternoon.
- The 20 passengers aboard — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
- Emergency crews arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. to find the vessel mostly submerged, with the motor still running and leaking fuel.
- The U.S. Coast Guard led an overnight search for the three missing passengers, using modeling software to predict their location and deploying surface and air assets throughout the night.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck."
- Despite initial reports of a boat fire, San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen confirmed there was no evidence of fire. Boating experts offered conflicting assessments of the water conditions at the time of the incident.
- The cause of the sinking remains under investigation.
Timeline
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Despite initial reports of a boat fire, fire officials confirmed there was no evidence of fire.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck." The U.S. Coast Guard used modeling software to predict the location of missing mariners, deploying surface and air assets through the night.
16 people were rescued — 13 brought safely to shore and 3 taken to the hospital in stable condition. Three people remain missing. Authorities updated the missing count from two to three after hearing from witnesses.
San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said a police marine unit arrived first and found a man in the water in severe distress. He was taken to Gashouse Cove where he was declared dead. One dog aboard also died.
The vessel, named Volare, was a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton. The 20 passengers — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
Multiple agencies continue to search for the missing.
Authorities now also say that two people are missing. 16 were rescued.
Updated reports indicate that there was no evidence of a fire aboard contrary to initial reports, authorities said.
The boat sank after catching fire, per reports.
17 people were rescued.
One person is dead and another is missing, per a report from the AP citing officials.
Emergency responders have arrived at the dock where multiple injured are gathered.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marina Green Dr.
A Citizen user shows video of a police response in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Boats continue navigating rough waters near the coastline under clear skies.
Incident reported at 5017 San Francisco Bay Trail.
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Despite initial reports of a boat fire, fire officials confirmed there was no evidence of fire.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck." The U.S. Coast Guard used modeling software to predict the location of missing mariners, deploying surface and air assets through the night.
16 people were rescued — 13 brought safely to shore and 3 taken to the hospital in stable condition. Three people remain missing. Authorities updated the missing count from two to three after hearing from witnesses.
San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said a police marine unit arrived first and found a man in the water in severe distress. He was taken to Gashouse Cove where he was declared dead. One dog aboard also died.
The vessel, named Volare, was a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton. The 20 passengers — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
Multiple agencies continue to search for the missing.
Authorities now also say that two people are missing. 16 were rescued.
Updated reports indicate that there was no evidence of a fire aboard contrary to initial reports, authorities said.
The boat sank after catching fire, per reports.
17 people were rescued.
One person is dead and another is missing, per a report from the AP citing officials.
Emergency responders have arrived at the dock where multiple injured are gathered.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marina Green Dr.
A Citizen user shows video of a police response in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Boats continue navigating rough waters near the coastline under clear skies.
Incident reported at 5017 San Francisco Bay Trail.
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Despite initial reports of a boat fire, fire officials confirmed there was no evidence of fire.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck." The U.S. Coast Guard used modeling software to predict the location of missing mariners, deploying surface and air assets through the night.
16 people were rescued — 13 brought safely to shore and 3 taken to the hospital in stable condition. Three people remain missing. Authorities updated the missing count from two to three after hearing from witnesses.
San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said a police marine unit arrived first and found a man in the water in severe distress. He was taken to Gashouse Cove where he was declared dead. One dog aboard also died.
The vessel, named Volare, was a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton. The 20 passengers — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
Multiple agencies continue to search for the missing.
Authorities now also say that two people are missing. 16 were rescued.
Updated reports indicate that there was no evidence of a fire aboard contrary to initial reports, authorities said.
The boat sank after catching fire, per reports.
17 people were rescued.
One person is dead and another is missing, per a report from the AP citing officials.
Emergency responders have arrived at the dock where multiple injured are gathered.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marina Green Dr.
A Citizen user shows video of a police response in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Boats continue navigating rough waters near the coastline under clear skies.
Incident reported at 5017 San Francisco Bay Trail.
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Despite initial reports of a boat fire, fire officials confirmed there was no evidence of fire.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck." The U.S. Coast Guard used modeling software to predict the location of missing mariners, deploying surface and air assets through the night.
16 people were rescued — 13 brought safely to shore and 3 taken to the hospital in stable condition. Three people remain missing. Authorities updated the missing count from two to three after hearing from witnesses.
San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said a police marine unit arrived first and found a man in the water in severe distress. He was taken to Gashouse Cove where he was declared dead. One dog aboard also died.
The vessel, named Volare, was a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton. The 20 passengers — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
Multiple agencies continue to search for the missing.
Authorities now also say that two people are missing. 16 were rescued.
Updated reports indicate that there was no evidence of a fire aboard contrary to initial reports, authorities said.
The boat sank after catching fire, per reports.
17 people were rescued.
One person is dead and another is missing, per a report from the AP citing officials.
Emergency responders have arrived at the dock where multiple injured are gathered.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marina Green Dr.
A Citizen user shows video of a police response in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Boats continue navigating rough waters near the coastline under clear skies.
Incident reported at 5017 San Francisco Bay Trail.
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Despite initial reports of a boat fire, fire officials confirmed there was no evidence of fire.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie described the multi-agency response as "all-hands-on-deck." The U.S. Coast Guard used modeling software to predict the location of missing mariners, deploying surface and air assets through the night.
16 people were rescued — 13 brought safely to shore and 3 taken to the hospital in stable condition. Three people remain missing. Authorities updated the missing count from two to three after hearing from witnesses.
San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said a police marine unit arrived first and found a man in the water in severe distress. He was taken to Gashouse Cove where he was declared dead. One dog aboard also died.
The vessel, named Volare, was a 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton. The 20 passengers — mostly family members visiting from outside the Bay Area — had chartered the boat to hold a memorial service for a loved one.
Multiple agencies continue to search for the missing.
Authorities now also say that two people are missing. 16 were rescued.
Updated reports indicate that there was no evidence of a fire aboard contrary to initial reports, authorities said.
The boat sank after catching fire, per reports.
17 people were rescued.
One person is dead and another is missing, per a report from the AP citing officials.
Emergency responders have arrived at the dock where multiple injured are gathered.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marina Green Dr.
A Citizen user shows video of a police response in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Boats continue navigating rough waters near the coastline under clear skies.
Incident reported at 5017 San Francisco Bay Trail.
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This is a very tragic accident. Can’t believe some if the comments being made. Let’s keep our comments positive and encouraging. I pray for everyone involved.
Yeah people are sick.
You guys are disrespectful peopple died here. Tomorrow something can happen to you. you NEVER know when ur last day can be. You might get ill with disease or cancer or freak accidents. Dont ever mock because the Universe has a cruel way of coming back for u…
Amen.🙏🏻
Some of yall in these comments are just disrespectful. You don’t know when you’re going to die. Nobody sees it coming. You better hope it’s not you next
Not the dog 😭😭😭
This is a very tragic accident. Can’t believe some if the comments being made. Let’s keep our comments positive and encouraging. I pray for everyone involved.
Yeah people are sick.
You guys are disrespectful peopple died here. Tomorrow something can happen to you. you NEVER know when ur last day can be. You might get ill with disease or cancer or freak accidents. Dont ever mock because the Universe has a cruel way of coming back for u…
Amen.🙏🏻
Some of yall in these comments are just disrespectful. You don’t know when you’re going to die. Nobody sees it coming. You better hope it’s not you next
Not the dog 😭😭😭
This is a very tragic accident. Can’t believe some if the comments being made. Let’s keep our comments positive and encouraging. I pray for everyone involved.
Yeah people are sick.
You guys are disrespectful peopple died here. Tomorrow something can happen to you. you NEVER know when ur last day can be. You might get ill with disease or cancer or freak accidents. Dont ever mock because the Universe has a cruel way of coming back for u…
Amen.🙏🏻
Some of yall in these comments are just disrespectful. You don’t know when you’re going to die. Nobody sees it coming. You better hope it’s not you next
Not the dog 😭😭😭
This is a very tragic accident. Can’t believe some if the comments being made. Let’s keep our comments positive and encouraging. I pray for everyone involved.
Yeah people are sick.
You guys are disrespectful peopple died here. Tomorrow something can happen to you. you NEVER know when ur last day can be. You might get ill with disease or cancer or freak accidents. Dont ever mock because the Universe has a cruel way of coming back for u…
Amen.🙏🏻
Some of yall in these comments are just disrespectful. You don’t know when you’re going to die. Nobody sees it coming. You better hope it’s not you next
Not the dog 😭😭😭
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This is a very tragic accident. Can’t believe some if the comments being made. Let’s keep our comments positive and encouraging. I pray for everyone involved.
Yeah people are sick.
You guys are disrespectful peopple died here. Tomorrow something can happen to you. you NEVER know when ur last day can be. You might get ill with disease or cancer or freak accidents. Dont ever mock because the Universe has a cruel way of coming back for u…
Amen.🙏🏻
Some of yall in these comments are just disrespectful. You don’t know when you’re going to die. Nobody sees it coming. You better hope it’s not you next
Not the dog 😭😭😭