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By Richmond Police Department
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Richmond Police Department Marine Unit responded to assist after a vessel sank in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in a tragic loss of life.
According to a CBS News Bay Area report, “One person died and three were missing in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday after a boat with 20 people on board sank near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.” The person was identified “as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, a former Sutter County sheriff’s deputy.”
However, as of Thursday night, “A body found in San Francisco Bay on Thursday afternoon was identified as one of the three passengers missing after the sinking of a boat near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. San Francisco’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the person was 58-year-old Tondra Miller from Sacramento County. She was also known as Tondra Madruga, the office said.”
Our Marine Unit worked alongside our regional law enforcement and public safety partners during the initial response and will continue assisting in the ongoing search efforts.
The Richmond Police Department remains committed to supporting our partner agencies whenever called upon. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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