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FULL PRESSER: 3 missing from sunken boat in SF Bay
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Officials with the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard give an update on the boat that sank near Alcatraz on Tuesday. After talking to witnesses, officials updated the number of missing people to three and the total number of people on the boat was 20, not 19, as they first ind...
Key takeaway After talking to witnesses, officials updated the number of missing people to three and the total number of people on the boat was 20, not 19, as they first indicated.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The incident near Alcatraz is a sobering reminder of the dangers that exist in the San Francisco Bay, even for those engaged in solemn activities like memorial services. With 20 people on board, the fact that 17 were able to escape the capsized boat is a testament to the quick response of emergency services and the preparedness of those on the water. The San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard will undoubtedly conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the capsizing, which could have implications for boat safety regulations in the Bay. For now, the community's focus is on the three missing individuals and their families, who were already gathering to honor a loved one. The city's thoughts are with them as they endure this difficult time, and residents will be watching for updates on the search and rescue efforts.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Officials with the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard give an update on the boat that sank near Alcatraz on Tuesday. After talking to witnesses, officials updated the number of missing people to three and the total number of people on the boat was 20, not 19, as they first ind...
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