Key Facts

• The boat was a three-deck pontoon vessel that sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
• One person died after being rescued from the cold water; a dog on board also died.
• Three people were reported missing, and 16 people were rescued from the water.
• The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. near the western side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Rescue efforts involved the Coast Guard, police, helicopters, divers, and other boats.
• The boat was carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service.
• The boat was believed to have launched near the St. Francis Yacht Club.
• The cause of the sinking is not clear; an initial report of fire was not confirmed.