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Wreckage found after deadly boat capsize near Alcatraz, search continues for missing bodies
By Clara Harter at Los Angeles Times - California
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
The sunken remains of the Volare have been located at the bottom of San Francisco Bay — not far from where the 49-foot cabin cruiser capsized in a tragic incident believed to have killed four of the 20 passengers aboard.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The discovery of the Volare's wreckage in San Francisco Bay, while tragic, brings a measure of closure to the families of the victims. For Los Angeles , this incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with recreational boating, an activity many Angelenos enjoy in their free time. As the search for missing bodies continues, local authorities will likely be watching the developments in this case closely, given the similarities between San Francisco Bay and many of the waterways in the Greater Los Angeles area. The fact that the Volare was a 49-foot cabin cruiser, a sizeable vessel, underscores the potential dangers that can exist even for experienced boaters. As the investigation into the cause of the capsizing proceeds, Los Angeles' own maritime safety protocols may come under review to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in local waters.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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