Coast Guard suspends search for 3 missing boaters in San Francisco Bay
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard stopped searching for three missing people after their boat sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. One person died after being rescued, several were injured, and most passengers were safely brought to shore.Key Facts
- The boat, named Volare, capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon.
- There were 20 adults on board during a trip under the Golden Gate Bridge and to Angel Island.
- The Coast Guard searched over 950 square nautical miles and 1,700 miles of track line for 23 hours before suspending the search at sunset.
- One man, Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, died after being rescued and taken to shore.
- Three people remain missing: Carol Boisa, Jackie Boisa, and a friend named Tondra.
- Thirteen passengers were safely rescued, and three were injured but released from the hospital.
- The boat started taking on water in rough seas and capsized around 3:30 p.m.
- A dog on board also died in the accident.
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