The search for three people still missing after a recreational boat sank in the San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, has been suspended after authorities identified the elderly man who died in the tragedy.
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U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the investigation continues into the boat that capsized near Alcatraz, family members of the victims are trying to process what happened. "This was a terrible, terrible accident, and it's just a horrible thing to have to reckon with at this point," said Ralph Boisa. His...
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(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision Tuesday evening in which a 45-year-old man died after being struck and pinned beneath a dump truck. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash. OPD said the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- After searching for more than 24 hours for three missing boaters, the U.S Coast Guard called off the search at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. "Suspending a search is one of the hardest parts of our job and our condolences are with the families of all involved," said U.S. Coast Guard...
Two fishermen say they noticed the boat in distress near Alcatraz on Tuesday. They sprang into action by throwing out lifevests and pulling victims from the water. The search continues for three people who are still missing, but officials say that search will be suspended at sunset.
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(KRON) -- The Vallejo Police Department is investigating the city's eighth fatal traffic collision of the year after a motorcyclist died after allegedly fleeing officers during a pursuit Tuesday. VPS said a patrol officer spotted a motorcyclist at 4:21 a.m. "driving at a high rate of speed and in...
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Clifford Boisa, 79, a retired Sutter County reserve sheriff's deputy, died after the boat he was on sank during a memorial service.
The search continued Wednesday for three people still missing after a boat sank in the San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, as authorities identified the elderly man, Clifford Boisa, who died in the tragedy. Rescuers Mike Montoya and Justin Marceline jumped into action to help save people and ...
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Officials with the San Francisco Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and Mayor Daniel Laurie gave an update on the boat that sank near Alcatraz on Tuesday. Officials noted the extensive search and rescue will go into the evening.
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