Search Suspended for Missing Boaters After Bodega Bay Tragedy
An 11-year-old boy was found alive and a teenager dead after a boat capsized during a crab fishing trip, leaving four others missing.
- A 21-foot boat carrying six people capsized near Bodega Bay, California, during the start of Dungeness crab season.
- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search after covering over 2,100 square miles with no new leads on the missing individuals.
- The surviving 11-year-old was discovered on South Salmon Creek Beach, reportedly using a cooler to stay afloat.
- Weather conditions in the area were hazardous, with high waves and strong winds contributing to the dangerous situation.
- Authorities urge boaters to check weather forecasts and carry safety equipment, including life jackets and marine radios.