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Body recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy, but 2 still missing

Body recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy, but 2 still missing

SAN FRANCISCO– Police have recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank this week in San Francisco Bay. The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said Friday. Madruga’s body was recovered Thursday by a police

SAN FRANCISCO– Police have recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank this week in San Francisco Bay.

The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said Friday.

Madruga’s body was recovered Thursday by a police marine unit, two days after the Volare, a 15-meter (49-foot) cabin cruiser, sank with 20 people on board after being hit by a wave and capsizing. The group was on the boat to spread the ashes of a loved one.

“Our family is heartbroken over the loss of our beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt, Tondra Madruga,” family member Quin Madruga said on Facebook. “Our hearts remain with each family affected and we sincerely appreciate their kindness and understanding.”

One man, Clifford Boisa, died immediately after being pulled from the cold water. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended rescue efforts Wednesday night, but police are still searching for the missing.

Ralph Boisa said his extended family and some close friends were on the boat Tuesday to celebrate the life of his daughter, who died more than a decade ago. Madruga was a friend.

The two people still missing are Ralph Boisa’s sister, Carol, and Clifford Boisa’s wife, Jackie, he said.

Madruga’s body was discovered in San Francisco Bay near Treasure Island, a former naval station, when a boater first reported it, police said.

The bay is known for its strong currents, and within hours of the ship sinking, rescuers were also searching the open sea beyond the Golden Gate Bridge.

Crews searched more than 800 square miles (more than 2,000 square kilometers), according to the Coast Guard. That’s an area about half the size of Rhode Island.

The ship is believed to be submerged on the rocky sea floor 36 meters (120 feet) deep. When the wreckage is located, authorities will determine if a safe recovery can be made, police said.

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