One Dead, Three Missing After Boat Sinks Near San Francisco's Alcatraz

Tragedy struck San Francisco Bay when a privately owned motorboat carrying 20 people sank near the historic Alcatraz Island, resulting in one confirmed fatality and three people still missing. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation.

Emergency services, including local fire and police departments and the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to reports of a boat on fire around 3:35 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, rescuers found the boat had capsized. Efforts were made to resuscitate one individual who was later declared deceased at the scene.

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They immediately initiated CPR, transported that patient to the shore. They were declared deceased.

San Francisco Fire Department Lieutenant Elias Mariano confirmed the updated toll of three missing, citing witness statements. Search efforts, utilizing thermal imaging and tide prediction technology, were expected to continue through the night. The remaining 16 passengers were successfully rescued, though at least one sustained severe injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the subsequent sinking of the vessel, which originated from Stockton, California.

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The search for those still missing will continue through the night.