Alcatraz Bay memorial boat capsizes; search suspended for 3 missing

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A 49‑foot cabin cruiser carrying 20 people for a memorial service capsized in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island amid 5‑foot swells. The Coast Guard suspended the search for three missing after about 23 hours of pursuit across roughly 950 square nautical miles; one 79‑year‑old man died and 16 others were rescued (one dog also died). Investigators found no evidence of fire; the cause remains under investigation. The vessel is believed to rest about 130 feet deep, and recovery may depend on underwater access.
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