San Francisco police find wreckage of sunken boat, identify one victim

San Francisco police have located the wreckage of a boat that sank earlier this week in the bay, following the recovery of a missing person's body. The body, identified as 58-year-old Tondra Madruga, also known as Tondra Miller, was found by the marine unit. Madruga was among three individuals unaccounted for after the 49-foot cabin cruiser, named Volare, capsized on Wednesday afternoon.

The Volare sank with 20 people on board while they were reportedly scattering the ashes of a loved one. The submerged wreckage was found in the area where the boat went down, believed to be on the rocky seabed at a depth of 120 feet. Police are using a remotely operated vehicle to assess the wreckage for potential recovery.

One man, Clifford Boisa, died immediately after being pulled from the cold water. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search efforts on Wednesday evening, but police continue to look for the two remaining missing individuals: Ralph Boisa's sister, Carol, and Clifford Boisa's wife, Jackie. The other passengers were rescued by bystanders and first responders.

Madruga's body was discovered near Treasure Island. The San Francisco Bay is known for its strong currents, and rescuers searched extensively, including the open ocean beyond the Golden Gate Bridge. The Coast Guard reported searching over 800 square miles, an area comparable to half the size of Rhode Island.

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Our family is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Tondra Madruga. Our hearts remain with every family impacted, and we sincerely appreciate your kindness and understanding.