Dean Crispen Confirms One Death and Three Missing After Pontoon Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz Island.

One person died, and three remain missing following the capsizing of a three-deck pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. Emergency crews rescued 16 people from the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen confirmed the incident involved a 50-foot cabin cruiser carrying 20 people, mostly family members participating in a memorial service. First responders, including longshoreman Justin Marceline and fisherman Mike Montoya, arrived to a scene described as chaotic. Initial reports suggested the vessel was in distress, though Crispen stated there was no evidence of a fire when crews arrived. The boat capsized, sending passengers into the choppy water. Three injured survivors were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts for the missing individuals. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident, with witnesses reporting rough seas preceding the overturning. The search remains active as agencies focus on locating the three missing passengers and initiating recovery efforts.

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