SF boat disaster: Police will not raise ship that sank near Alcatraz
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco authorities have decided against salvaging the vessel that went down in waters near Alcatraz Island. Following a comprehensive forensic assessment, investigators concluded that raising the sunken boat is unnecessary to complete their inquiry. Officials determined they possess sufficient evidence and documentation from the scene to proceed with their investigation without examining the physical wreckage, streamlining the recovery operation and reducing associated costs.
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