One dead and three missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz prison island
- Published on 15/07/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 One person has been killed and three others are missing after a boat carrying 20 people sank near Alcatraz, the former prison and tourist site in San Francisco Bay, US officials said late on Tuesday.
- Helicopters, planes and rescue boats operated by local fire and police teams were working alongside US Coast Guard to find those who are missing.
- Fire Chief Dean Crispen said rescuers first responded to a report of "a boat on fire, 600 yards (548 metres) off Alcatraz" Island around 3:35 pm, according to a short Instagram video posted by San Francisco's mayor.
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- Published on 15/07/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 One person has been killed and three others are missing after a boat carrying 20 people sank near Alcatraz, the former prison and tourist site in San Francisco Bay, US officials said late on Tuesday.
- Helicopters, planes and rescue boats operated by local fire and police teams were working alongside US Coast Guard to find those who are missing.
- Fire Chief Dean Crispen said rescuers first responded to a report of "a boat on fire, 600 yards (548 metres) off Alcatraz" Island around 3:35 pm, according to a short Instagram video posted by San Francisco's mayor.
Sources: Euronews