Retired reserve deputy dies after Volare boat from Stockton capsizes in SF Bay

A retired Sutter County reserve deputy has been identified as the victim in a deadly sunken boat incident in the San Francisco Bay. The boat that capsized, leaving one dead and three missing, was from Stockton, according to fire officials.San Francisco Fire Lt. Mariano Elias said the vessel is a Volare cabin cruiser and was about three stories high and 50-feet long. The boat is believed to be launched from the Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.The boat was carrying 20 people before it sank near Alcatraz Island. One person died, three people are missing and 16 others were rescued from the waters near San Francisco. A dog on board also died.Fire officials said the victims were from the Sacramento and Stockton areas, KTVU reported. KCRA 3 is working to confirm where all of the people were from.What we know about the confirmed victim On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the person who died as 79-year-old Clifford Joseph Boisa of Sutter County.The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Boisa was a retired reserve deputy who served from 1987 to 2001. The sheriff’s office extended its condolences to Boisa’s family and loved ones.His family provided the following statement to KCRA 3 on Wednesday.:”We and several families have suffered a horrific loss. We appreciate the outpouring of condolences and prayers at this incredibly difficult time; we ask that you respect our privacy so that we can process and grieve.”All people abroad were participating in some kind of memorial service. Everyone on board were mostly family members and were all adults. Thirteen people who were rescued were taken to Gashouse Cove Marina, a small craft harbor in San Francisco, officials said. Three people were injured after falling from the boat and were taken to the hospital.What we know about the search for survivors. The U.S. Coast Guard said search and rescue efforts are still being made, but no survivors have been found and the search will conclude at sunset. “Suspending an active search is one of the most difficult things we do as a Coast Guard commanders,” said U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jarod Toczko. “Our goal is always to bring home families loved ones and we understand that families want answers and that is never lost on us.”He added that the families have been notified that the search is being suspended.The boat is approximately 130 feet down in the bay, according to the Coast Guard. Divers are still looking for it, but past 120 feet, it gets very difficult to dive. Agencies are looking into the feasibility of lifting the boat from the water, which would require using drones to locate it. For anyone who believes they have family members that were on the boat and are seeking information are urged to call 1-800-RED-CROSS. The Associated Press contributed to this report. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel.

A retired Sutter County reserve deputy has been identified as the victim in a deadly sunken boat incident in the San Francisco Bay. The boat that capsized, leaving one dead and three missing, was from Stockton, according to fire officials.

San Francisco Fire Lt. Mariano Elias said the vessel is a Volare cabin cruiser and was about three stories high and 50-feet long. The boat is believed to be launched from the Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.

The boat was carrying 20 people before it sank near Alcatraz Island. One person died, three people are missing and 16 others were rescued from the waters near San Francisco. A dog on board also died.

Fire officials said the victims were from the Sacramento and Stockton areas, KTVU reported. KCRA 3 is working to confirm where all of the people were from.

What we know about the confirmed victim

On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the person who died as 79-year-old Clifford Joseph Boisa of Sutter County.

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Boisa was a retired reserve deputy who served from 1987 to 2001. The sheriff’s office extended its condolences to Boisa’s family and loved ones.

His family provided the following statement to KCRA 3 on Wednesday.:

“We and several families have suffered a horrific loss. We appreciate the outpouring of condolences and prayers at this incredibly difficult time; we ask that you respect our privacy so that we can process and grieve.”

All people abroad were participating in some kind of memorial service. Everyone on board were mostly family members and were all adults.

Thirteen people who were rescued were taken to Gashouse Cove Marina, a small craft harbor in San Francisco, officials said. Three people were injured after falling from the boat and were taken to the hospital.

What we know about the search for survivors.

The U.S. Coast Guard said search and rescue efforts are still being made, but no survivors have been found and the search will conclude at sunset.

“Suspending an active search is one of the most difficult things we do as a Coast Guard commanders,” said U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jarod Toczko. “Our goal is always to bring home families loved ones and we understand that families want answers and that is never lost on us.”

He added that the families have been notified that the search is being suspended.

The boat is approximately 130 feet down in the bay, according to the Coast Guard. Divers are still looking for it, but past 120 feet, it gets very difficult to dive.

Agencies are looking into the feasibility of lifting the boat from the water, which would require using drones to locate it.

For anyone who believes they have family members that were on the boat and are seeking information are urged to call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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