LIVE: San Francisco boat rescue underway near Alcatraz
SAN FRANCISCO - A dramatic search and rescue effort, centered around a boat, is underway on San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz. 17 people have been rescued and at least one person remains missing, officials say.
What we know:
KTVU became aware of what the San Francisco Fire Department initially called a boat fire with five to seven victims Tuesday at around 4 p.m. The number of victims greatly increased as more information was provided. The fire department described the vessel as a pleasure boat.
The U.S. Coast Guard said they were in the initial stages of a search and rescue for the 20-foot boat.
SkyFOX quickly arrived on the scene as the boat appeared to be taking on water. By 4:38 p.m. the boat was completely submerged underwater.
A combination of first responders includes the Oakland Police Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard on a private boat.
SF Fire said at least one person received CPR during the rescue effort.
The Bay Area has been under a coastal flood advisory for an extended period of time and will continue to be so through at least Wednesday. KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales notes that while the weather on the Bay does not appear to be extreme today, south-west winds are at about 5 to10 knots and increasing, creating choppy waters. The temperatures of those waters near Alcatraz are only about 61 degrees, which can quickly became a life-threatening situation for anyone thrown into the water, Gonzales said.
This is a breaking news story.
Alcatraz boat rescue: 17 people pulled from water
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Boat rescue near Alcatraz in San Francisco. July 14, 2026.