One person missing and 17 rescued after boat fire near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island

One person is missing, and 17 people were rescued after a fire on a boat near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island.
Reported by 2 outlets — The Guardian US, LA Times California. See all sources ↓
A fire broke out on a boat near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island. The boat was carrying 19 people. 17 people were rescued, but one person is still missing.
Why it matters
This story is important because it involves a rescue effort in a busy area with many tourists.
- Where did the fire happen?
- Near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island.
- How many people were on the boat?
- 19 people were on the boat.
- How many people were rescued?
- 17 people were rescued.
How outlets are framing the same story
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- Coverage cardFraming signal1AngleScouting report
The boat was a pontoon pleasure boat.
Sources2TypeAngleThe Guardian USemphasizes the type of boat
LA Times Californiadoes not mention the type of boat
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A massive rescue effort was involved.
Sources2TypeAngleLA Times Californiauses the phrase 'massive rescue effort'
The Guardian USmentions 'search-and-rescue efforts'