San Francisco, United States, July 15, 2026 (AFP) - One dead, 2 missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz

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One person was dead and two were missing after a boat carrying 19 people sank near Alcatraz, the former prison and tourist site in San Francisco Bay, US officials said Tuesday. Helicopters, planes and rescue boats operated by local fire and police teams were working alongside US Coast Guard to find the missing. Fire Chief Dean Crispen said rescuers first responded to a report of "a boat on fire, 600 yards off Alcatraz" Island around 3:35 pm (1035......

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