December 1st 2024.
Early Saturday morning, a group of 18 people found themselves in a precarious situation on San Francisco Bay. Their boat had capsized in the Oyster Point Channel in South SF, but fortunately, no one was hurt according to local authorities.
It all began when the Coast Guard received a distress call at 8:40 am. The caller reported that their 14-foot boat had been hit by a wave, causing everyone on board to be thrown into the water. Thankfully, the Coast Guard was quick to respond.
The Oyster Point Challenger, a rescue vessel in the area, was able to pull 15 people to safety. Meanwhile, the Brisbane harbormaster and Brisbane Police Department located the remaining three individuals. According to Petty Officer Loumania Stewart, the scene was not chaotic and the rescue effort went smoothly.
Sergeant Giovanni Perez of the Brisbane police department also confirmed that the situation was under control. He stated, "All we saw was the capsized boat, and we immediately began rescuing the three individuals in the water." The boat and its passengers were reportedly part of a rowing club.
Once everyone was safely returned to the Oyster Point Marina, they were provided with blankets and evaluated. Luckily, no one had any medical concerns. This successful rescue was made possible by the collaboration of several local agencies, including the Coast Guard, San Mateo Police Department, San Francisco Fire Department, and San Francisco Police Department.
While this incident may have ended well, it is just one of many similar incidents that have occurred in the Bay Area recently. In the month of November alone, there have been three reported incidents of boats capsizing or going missing in Sonoma County. Thankfully, this is the only one without any reported injuries or fatalities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and preparedness when out on the water.
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