Lake Tahoe Capsizing: Six Dead, Two Missing After Sudden Storm
A 27-foot Chris-Craft capsized on Lake Tahoe near D.L. Bliss State Park due to high winds (30 knots) and eight-foot waves, resulting in six confirmed fatalities and two people still missing. Multiple agencies, including the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, and local fire departments, responded to the incident. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, focusing on recovering the missing individuals and investigating the circumstances of the capsizing. The event is described as unprecedented by long-time lake residents.
John Q. Hosedrinker