Mariano Elias

Mariano Elias is among three individuals still missing following a boating incident in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a pontoon boat, carrying nineteen people for a memorial service, capsized and sank in what witnesses described as rough seas. Authorities confirmed that one person died, sixteen individuals were rescued, and three remain unaccounted for, including Elias. Rescuers have been actively searching the cold, fast-moving waters since the incident. Initial reports of a fire on board were later dismissed by fire officials. The ongoing search for Elias and the other missing individuals highlights the perilous conditions of the bay and the tragic consequences of the accident.