Six people died and two others were injured when a boat capsized in California, with the Coast Guard searching for two additional individuals.
In a statement, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that a boat capsized near the D.L. Bliss State Park in Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, California, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.
Additionally, two people sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital, as per the Coast Guard, which is currently conducting a search for two other individuals still missing.
The incident occurred at 3 p.m. on Saturday following reports received by law enforcement that 10 people were in the water, leading the Coast Guard to deploy a response team to the scene.
The Coast Guard said two people are still missing. (Coast Guard)
According to the Coast Guard, winds at the time were just over 34 mph, with a 6-8-foot swell.
The condition of the two people who were injured is unknown.
Sand and the blue waters of Lake Tahoe are visible on a sunny day at Lester Beach, DL Bliss State Park, South Lake Tahoe, California, June 17, 2022. (Photo by Gado/Getty Images)
SouthTahoeNOW reported that the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports from boaters on Saturday due to weather conditions.
