Lake Tahoe boat tragedy: Six dead, two missing after vessel capsizes
A boat capsized on Lake Tahoe, resulting in six fatalities and two missing.
Tragedy struck on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon when a boat capsized, leaving six people dead and two others missing. According to the US Coast Guard, the 27-foot Chris Craft vessel overturned around 3 p.m., reportedly due to a large swell. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, rescuing two survivors who were taken to a nearby hospital, while search efforts continue for the missing individuals, as reported by the Daily Mail.
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Search for two missing individuals continues
California State Parks and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office also responded to the emergency, joining the Coast Guard in the rescue efforts. According to the sheriff's office, they were alerted to the incident following reports that 10 people were struggling in the water amid wave heights reaching up to eight feet.
The search for the two missing individuals will be carried forward by the sheriff's office and dive team on Sunday morning. The identities of the two missing individuals are not yet revealed. EDCSO shared that more information about the missing people will be revealed after notifying their families and relatives.
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