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Sunken Volare Found Near Alcatraz; 2 Dead, Search Ends

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Authorities located the sunken 49-foot Volare on Friday using sonar and a remotely operated vehicle.
The cruiser capsized near Alcatraz Island, killing Tondra Madruga and Clifford Boisa.
Police, fire crews, the Coast Guard and nearby boaters rescued sixteen passengers while two remain missing.
The Coast Guard ended its active search after scanning more than 950 square nautical miles, citing low odds of survivors.

History

Historical Context

On 15 April 1912 the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, killing about 1,500 people; the disaster spurred the British Board of Trade and the U.S. Coast Guard to adopt the 1914 SOLAS treaty mandating lifeboats for every passenger. The recent capsizing of the 49-foot Volare near Alcatraz, prompting a Coast Guard search of over 950 sq nm, echoes that legacy of regulation-driven safety reforms.

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Story summary

Authorities located the sunken 49-foot Volare on Friday using sonar and a remotely operated vehicle.
The cruiser capsized near Alcatraz Island, killing Tondra Madruga and Clifford Boisa.
Police, fire crews, the Coast Guard and nearby boaters rescued sixteen passengers while two remain missing.
The Coast Guard ended its active search after scanning more than 950 square nautical miles, citing low odds of survivors.

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