6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California

A tragic incident occurred on Lake Tahoe in California, where a boat capsized during a severe thunderstorm, resulting in the confirmed deaths of six individuals and leaving two others unaccounted for. The U.S. Coast Guard and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office were alerted on Saturday afternoon when reports emerged of ten people in distress in the water near D.L. Bliss State Park. In the immediate response, two individuals were rescued and transported to a hospital for medical attention. The circumstances surrounding the incident were exacerbated by the weather conditions, with winds reaching approximately 30 knots and wave swells peaking at about eight feet, which contributed to the capsizing of the 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel at the lake's southwest edge.

Following the capsizing, rescue operations were promptly initiated, with divers and search teams combing the area for survivors on Saturday evening. The search resumed on Sunday morning, but was ultimately suspended by the Coast Guard after efforts did not yield further results. Witnesses reported tumultuous conditions at a nearby marina, where video footage captured boats colliding due to strong winds and rough water. The extent of the damage to these vessels and the marina itself remains unclear as investigations continue into the incident and the search for the missing individuals. This tragic event highlights the dangers posed by sudden weather changes on large bodies of water, particularly during the summer months when boating activity tends to increase.