Six people disappeared while crabbing in Sonoma when their boat went missing.

Search and rescue teams are currently on the lookout for survivors after a boat, carrying six individuals, reportedly went missing on the 2nd of November off the coast of Sonoma near Bodega Bay. Tragically, only one person has been found deceased, while another was successfully rescued and is currently receiving medical attention.

According to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, they were alerted on Saturday night about a recreational boat that failed to return on time. The occupants of the boat were last heard from around 3 p.m. that same day. It is believed that the boat was in the vicinity of Carmet Beach, just north of Bodega Bay, based on a cell-phone ping. The office shared this information on their Facebook page on Sunday.

The boat in question is a 21-foot white Bayliner and it was carrying three adults and three juveniles. They were out crabbing near Bodega when the incident occurred. It's worth noting that the recreational fishing season for Dungeness crab had just opened that day, on November 2nd.

In response to the distress call, the sheriff's office immediately launched a search operation. They utilized drones and their marine unit, along with the help of the local fire department, the U.S. Coast Guard, California State Parks, and the U.S. Air Force. Sadly, debris was discovered along the coast, and one person was found alive but in need of medical assistance. Tragically, another individual was found and pronounced deceased at the scene.

Despite facing challenging weather conditions, the rescue efforts are ongoing. The National Weather Service's Bay Area office has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the North Bay, advising people not to swim and warning of dangerous waves with heights ranging from 10 to 14 feet. This warning is in effect from Sunday afternoon until Monday evening.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have any information or sightings related to the missing boaters to contact the Sonoma sheriff's office at 707-565-2121. Every piece of information could potentially help in the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

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