Tragedy on Lake Tahoe: Sudden Storm Claims Lives in Boating Accident
A sudden storm capsized a pleasure boat on Lake Tahoe, leading to the deaths of seven individuals and leaving one person missing. The accident occurred during a micro-burst storm that generated high winds and large swells. Two people survived, while the search for additional survivors has been called off.
A sudden squall turned a day on Lake Tahoe tragic, as a pleasure boat capsized, killing at least seven and leaving one missing. The unexpected micro-burst storm, which struck with high winds and towering swells, led to the vessel overturning near D.L. Bliss State Park.
Two individuals survived the accident, while the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatalities. The surprise storm brought 30-knot winds and eight-foot swells, causing the Coast Guard to conduct an extensive 12-hour search before calling it off.
Located on the California-Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is a major tourist destination known as North America's largest alpine lake. The incident highlights the lake's unpredictable weather, which poses potential hazards to visitors and local boaters alike.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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