The wreckage of the Volare, a triple-deck pontoon boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday afternoon, has been located by authorities. The vessel sank about 600 feet west of the island in an area approximately 130 feet deep.
Key Takeaways
One person died and three remain missing after a recreational pontoon boat carrying mostly family members capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for missing people at sunset Wednesday, leaving the casualty toll at one confirmed death and three others lost at sea.
- One person died and three are presumed dead after a pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island
- The boat was leaking fuel and emitting exhaust from its still-operating motor when authorities arrived
- Thirteen passengers were brought safely to shore, while three others were taken to a hospital with impact injuries
- The rescue operation involved 11 vessels and multiple divers searching for the missing individuals
- Authorities have set up a family reunification center at Fort Mason for affected families
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 11 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of People Aboard | 1 Difference | CBS News and Reuters say 19-20; HuffPost says 16 | ▼ |
| Search Efforts | 1 Difference | Majority reports extensive search; Reuters says focus was on tide conditions | ▼ |
| Wreckage Location | Broad Agreement | Wreckage found at bottom of bay near Alcatraz Island | |
| Number Of Missing People | Broad Agreement | 3 people presumed dead after boat capsized near Alcatraz Island | |
| Cause Of Capsize | Broad Agreement | Cause unknown, no fire on board contrary to early reports | |
| Victim Identification | Broad Agreement | Victims not publicly identified, but local TV station reported one victim as boat captain's brother |
Number Of People Aboard
▼CBS News and Reuters say 19-20; HuffPost says 16
Search Efforts
▼Majority reports extensive search; Reuters says focus was on tide conditions
Wreckage Location
Broad AgreementWreckage found at bottom of bay near Alcatraz Island
Number Of Missing People
Broad Agreement3 people presumed dead after boat capsized near Alcatraz Island
Cause Of Capsize
Broad AgreementCause unknown, no fire on board contrary to early reports
Victim Identification
Broad AgreementVictims not publicly identified, but local TV station reported one victim as boat captain's brother
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One person was confirmed dead and three others are presumed missing after the boat capsized while carrying mostly family members. According to CBS News, Clifford Boisa (78) died after being brought ashore, and a dog aboard the Volare was also found dead. The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for missing people at sunset Wednesday.
The San Francisco Fire Department responded to reports of a fire around 3:30 p.m., but upon arrival, they found no evidence of flames. Instead, responders discovered the three-deck pontoon boat capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island. The boat was leaking fuel and emitting exhaust from its still-operating motor when authorities arrived.
According to The Guardian, Fire Chief Dean Crispen reported that one person was declared dead after being rescued. Thirteen passengers were brought safely to shore, while three others were taken to a hospital with impact injuries sustained from jumping into the water. All passengers are believed to be adults. The rescue operation involved 11 vessels and multiple divers searching for the missing individuals.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized that this is an all-hands-on-deck mission with crews working tirelessly to locate the missing boaters. Authorities have set up a family reunification center at Fort Mason for affected families, as mentioned by CBS News. The rescue operation was ongoing, with crews committed to continuing their efforts until dark or later if necessary.
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