The bodies of four people who died when a raging fire swept through a dive-boat off the Southern California coast were recovered Monday as authorities said more than two dozen others remained missing and feared dead. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Kroll says the four bodies had injuries consistent with
1 / 16Boat Fire CaliforniaAn FBI agent arrives at U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands in Oxnard, Calif., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as multiple people are feared dead after a dive boat caught fire before dawn Monday off the Southern California coast. OXNARD, Calif. — The bodies of four people who died when a raging fire swept through a dive-boat off the Southern California coast were recovered Monday as authorities said more than two dozen others remained missing and feared dead.
The Coast Guard said the vessel was believed to have carried 38 people, including five crew members who jumped off soon after the fire ignited before dawn.Two suffered minor injuries, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Mark Barney.Asked if the crew tried to help others aboard, Rochester said,"I don't have any additional information."
Rochester said the 75-foot commercial scuba diving vessel was anchored in Platt Harbor, about 20 yards off the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island, when the fire ignited around 3 a.m.The Conception was on the final day of a Labor Day weekend cruise to the Channel Islands when the fire erupted. Story continuesAsked if the boat operator has a history of any violations, Rochester said,"The vessel has been in full compliance."The Conception had departed at 4 a.m. Saturday with plans to return at 5 p.m. Monday.
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