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Capsized San Francisco pontoon leaves three missing, three injured.

7/15/2026

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SF Fire Refutes

San Francisco fire officials quickly refuted early rumors that the capsized pontoon was ablaze.
The 50-foot Volare pontoon left the St. Francis Yacht Club with 20 passengers, capsized, leaving three missing and three injured.
Chief Dean Crispen said three injured passengers were taken to hospitals in stable condition.
Lieutenant John Corvino said modeling software will guide assets tonight to find the missing mariners.

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Rescue Crews Save

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked for $152 million to turn Alcatraz Island back into a high-security prison.
A three-deck pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island, killing one, leaving two missing and rescuing sixteen.
Fire Chief Dean Crispen said crews found the submerged vessel, engine running, no fire.
Divers, helicopters and vessels rescued sixteen to Gashouse Cove Marina, three hospitalized and dog died.

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SF Fire Refutes

San Francisco fire officials quickly refuted early rumors that the capsized pontoon was ablaze.
The 50-foot Volare pontoon left the St. Francis Yacht Club with 20 passengers, capsized, leaving three missing and three injured.
Chief Dean Crispen said three injured passengers were taken to hospitals in stable condition.
Lieutenant John Corvino said modeling software will guide assets tonight to find the missing mariners.

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