Alcatraz boat rescue: 1 killed, 2 missing after boat sinks in San Francisco Bay; SFFD rescue underway

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — At least one person was killed and two others are missing after an incident on a boat that sank in the San Francisco Bay Tuesday afternoon, prompting a massive response from crews working to rescue people.

The incident happened in the Bay, in between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. SKY7 video showed the boat fully sinking underwater.

• Rescued: 16 individuals confirmed

• Animal casualties: One dog aboard the vessel also died.

An 7 Eyewitness News photographer on scene confirms at least one person was killed.

SFFD says that they received a call after 3:30 p.m. for a boat on fire. It was a pontoon-type boat.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie called the ongoing operation an “all-hands-on-deck” search and rescue mission.

Officials say 11 vessels are currently searching for the two missing. They say white caps on the water is challenging conditions

First responders took the boat passengers to the Fort Mason area in San Francisco.

Stay with 7 News for the latest details on this developing story.