Search and rescue underway for boat lost outside Golden Gate

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two adults aboard a vessel that lost power outside the Golden Gate Bridge are OK, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. A search and rescue operation was launched after the boat lost power and began taking on water, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Preliminary reports indicated that there were two people aboard the boat.

Radio communications with the boat have been reestablished, having previously been lost, SFFD said. United States Coast Guard air and rescue units have been dispatched to the scene and rescuers have a visual on the vessel. Large waves and hazardous conditions are present at the scene, according to officials.

The boat will be towed to Clipper Cove, according to SFFD.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.