A shallow estuary shaping the Bay Area
Rescue teams have recovered most of the 20 people aboard a Bay Area boat. Sixteen were saved, three remain unaccounted for, and one passenger died after the Volare sank following a wave strike near San Francisco. Investigators are examining why the vessel lost stability as rescuers search for the final missing passenger.
A 50-foot pontoon vessel capsized off Alcatraz while a memorial service was underway. One person has died; 16 were rescued, and a dog on board also perished. Rescue efforts continue as crews search the water and assess remaining passengers.
The body identified as 58-year-old Tondra Madruga, also known as Tondra Miller, has been recovered after the Volare sank off Alcatraz. One man died and three are missing as investigators and rescuers search the water and debris for answers amid a multi-agency response.