1 dead, 3 missing after boat capsizes near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay

The 20 adults on board, most of whom were family members, were taking part in a memorial service at the time, officials said.

One person died and three others were missing near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay when a boat carrying 20 people who were taking part in a memorial service capsized Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

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The attendees, all described as adults, most of whom were family members, were aboard the 50-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser based out of Stockton when it may have been struck by a wave in rough waters, authorities said.

“Our understanding was there was some kind of memorial service that they were engaging in. That’s why they were using this particular vessel,” San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said at a news conference Tuesday night.