Alcatraz Boat Sinks Tragedy | Savannah News

A memorial service boat capsized near Alcatraz, leaving three missing and one rescued passenger later dying — plus a dog lost in the chaos. The 50-foot Volare, packed with family, plunged in rough 5-foot swells despite no weather warnings. Experts suspect uneven weight distribution and cold water shock contributed. Witnesses described frantic scenes as people struggled in the water. The Coast Guard is now searching with thermal imaging and tide models, unsure when to shift to recovery. This tragedy underscores how quickly water can turn deadly — even when conditions seem calm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9dba08a2e36008f