One person dead and two missing after boat sinks near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island
A pontoon pleasure boat capsized near Alcatraz Island, resulting in one death, two missing persons, and 16 rescued individuals. Nineteen adults were aboard, and a dog also perished in the incident. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
- ▪One person was confirmed dead and two remain missing after the boat sank near Alcatraz Island.
- ▪Sixteen passengers were rescued, with thirteen taken ashore and three receiving medical care at a San Francisco hospital.
- ▪The vessel was about 600 yards from the island and had departed from a yacht club in San Francisco's Marina district.
- ▪San Francisco fire chief Dean Crispen and the mayor emphasized an all‑hands‑on‑deck search effort, while the Coast Guard confirmed ongoing rescue operations.
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Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on 10 October 2025. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APView image in fullscreenAlcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on 10 October 2025. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APSan FranciscoOne person dead and two missing after boat sinks near San Francisco’s Alcatraz IslandAnother 16 people rescued after ‘pontoon pleasure boat’ sinks about 600 yards from famous tourist attractionUwa Ede-OsifoTue 14 Jul 2026 20.33 EDTFirst published on Tue 14 Jul 2026 20.13 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne person was killed, two were missing and 16 were rescued after a pontoon boat capsized and sank near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island on Tuesday, authorities said.Nineteen people were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.
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