At least one person was killed Monday afternoon after a boat capsized near Bodega Bay in Sonoma County, authorities said.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News Bay Area that they were called to the ocean at Salmon Creek around 1:45 p.m. Footage from the helicopter showed the ship, named the “Achelous,” washed up on the beach and on its side.
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Deputies said one person had died and four people had been transported for medical treatment. Authorities have not disclosed their circumstances.
Further details about the incident were not immediately available. Two other boats have capsized in the area in recent weeks.
On November 2 a crab boat capsized with three adults and three teenagers on board in Bodega Bay. At the time, one person was found dead, another person was rescued and four people were reported missing.
Two days later, a second boat capsized off Bodega Head. In the second incident, crews recovered one skipper and made life-saving attempts, but he did not survive.
A second boater was reported missing, officers said.
This is a breaking news update. More details to follow.
