Lake Tahoe: 'The water was just screaming,' says witness of boat tragedy that killed eight

A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.

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On shore, a band was playing, and people were swimming - children running around in their swimsuits as the first official weekend of summer kicked off in this popular California holiday spot.

It seemed that within minutes on Saturday that everything changed. A storm moved in, sending tents and canopies flying. White-capped water and 8ft (2.5m) swells caused multiple boats to capsize, including a 27ft vessel filled with tourists.

On Monday, officials confirmed two more people aboard that boat were found dead - bringing the death toll to eight.

The victims were identified by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, their ages ranging from 37 to 73 years old.