One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island

Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand.

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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.

One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island

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