A tragic boating accident occurred near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco when a pontoon boat carrying 19 people sank, leaving one person dead and two others missing. According to San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen, crews arrived at the scene to find the three-deck pontoon vessel almost fully submerged with its motor still running and leaking fuel.

Rescue Efforts

The rescue operation involved divers, helicopters, and 11 vessels, with all rescued individuals taken to Gashouse Cove Marina. Three people who were injured from falling off the boat were transported to the hospital. The Coast Guard and Oakland police also assisted in the rescue efforts.

The incident was initially reported as a fire, but authorities later found no evidence of a fire. The person who died was alive when rescued but later succumbed to their injuries. A dog on board also died in the accident.

Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.