A three-deck pontoon boat carrying 20 adults, mostly family members gathered for a memorial service, capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon. One person died after being pulled from the water in severe distress, three others remain missing, and three survivors were taken to a local hospital in stable condition. The San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard continue search and rescue operations as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
**Possible Solutions*
* Strengthen safety inspections and maintenance requirements for passenger boats.
* Ensure all passengers wear or have immediate access to properly fitted life jackets.
* Monitor weather and water conditions before departing.
* Provide mandatory safety briefings before voyages.
* Increase emergency preparedness training for boat operators and crews.
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