A pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island, leaving one passenger dead and two others still missing.
Authorities confirmed that 19 people were aboard the vessel. Sixteen individuals were rescued, with thirteen reaching shore and three transported to a hospital for treatment.
The three‑deck pontoon boat capsized approximately 600 yards from Alcatraz Island. The incident occurred in the afternoon, prompting an immediate emergency response.
First responders initially reported a fire aboard the boat around 3:35 p.m., but upon arrival they found a capsized vessel and no evidence of fire.
Search operations involve the U.S. Coast Guard, eleven additional vessels, divers, and helicopters working to locate the two missing passengers.
Officials described the scene as highly active and indicated that the search effort is expected to continue into the evening.
