Coast Guard suspends search for two missing from capsized boat on Lake Tahoe
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The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search at 10:55 a.m., Sunday, pending further developments, for two missing people in the vicinity of D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe after their boat capsized Saturday afternoon. There have been six reported fatalities.
Coast Guard and partner agencies searched more than 390 square miles for 12 combined hours.
“Suspending a search is always a difficult decision to make and weighs heavily on each Coast Guard member involved,” said Coast Guard Cmdr. David Herndon, a search and rescue mission coordinator assigned to Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those involved in the boat capsize.”
Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe boat crew responded to the initial report of 10 people in the water after their boat capsized at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Six people were found deceased, and two were sent to an area hospital. The search had been on for the remaining two people.
Response crews involved in the search at D.L. Bliss:
– Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe boat crew
– Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew
– El Dorado County Sheriff’s and K-9 unit
– California State Parks rangers and seasonal lifeguard
The Coast Guard urges all mariners, experienced or not, to always wear a life jacket, check the weather conditions before heading out on the water, file a float plan, and carry a working VHF radio to call for assistance.
— We will update as information becomes available. Also see SouthTahoeNow.com for updates.
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