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6d ago

Nine Rescued After Sea Scout Vessel Capsizes in San Francisco Bay

A broken rudder caused the Sea Scout Ship Viking to overturn, prompting a coordinated rescue by the SFFD and Coast Guard with no injuries reported.

Another boat tried to tow the sailboat, which flipped onto its side, the Coast Guard said.
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Overview

  • The Sea Scout Ship Viking capsized in San Francisco Bay on Saturday afternoon due to a broken rudder.
  • Nine people aboard were rescued, with eight evacuated first while the captain stayed aboard the vessel.
  • The San Francisco Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard responded to the distress call around 2 p.m.
  • The vessel did not sink and was towed back to harbor by a professional tow company.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident, continuing a trend of successful outcomes in recent Bay Area boating emergencies.