1 missing and 17 rescued after a boat fire near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco

'Beloved' mom's body recovered after boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay

An undated photo of Tondra Madruga who died when a boat capsized in San Francisco Bay on July 14, 2026. (Madruga Family) (SAN FRANCISCO) — The body of a 58-year-old woman has been recovered after a boat capsized and sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, marking the second person confirmed dead from the incident. The San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office identified the second victim as Tondra Madruga. Two people remain missing. Madrug…

San Francisco: Officials find one body, search for sunken boat as investigation grinds into gear

One expert called the area where the boat went down "the playground of sailing," and compared portions of the bay to a ski hill, with some areas more amenable to beginner and intermediate boaters — and others best left to skilled boaters.

Man Speaks Out After His Brother Dies and 3 Loved Ones Go Missing When Boat Capsizes

Ralph Boisa’s family and loved ones were gathered to spread his daughter’s ashes when the boat capsizedNEED TO KNOWA memorial service in the San Francisco Bay turned tragic when a boat carrying family and friends capsized on July 14, leaving one dead and three missing The Coast Guard suspended the search for the missing the following day; the one confirmed casualty was identified as 79-year-old Clifford Joseph BoisaRalph Boisa, Clifford’s brothe…

Family in Boat Sinking Has Suffered 'a Lot of Tragedy'

The memorial trip that turned tragic near Alcatraz this week is coming into clearer focus. Federal officials say the 49-foot Volare lost its balance after a wave hit its side Tuesday afternoon, rolling the three-deck boat and sending some of the 20 people aboard into the San Francisco Bay as...