Alcatraz Boat Disaster Leaves 3 Missing | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A pontoon boat carrying mostly family members sank near Alcatraz yesterday, sparking a frantic rescue as 16 were pulled from the water — one died, three remain missing. The vessel, launched from the St. Francis Yacht Club, was found submerged with its engine running and fuel leaking. Initially mistaken for a fire, the incident unfolded during a memorial service, with witnesses seeing the boat in distress and another vessel rushing to help. Divers, helicopters, and boats battled the night’s cold waters west of the Golden Gate Bridge, while a dog also perished. Three injured passengers were…