Dozens Feared Dead In Boat Fire Off California Coast

A diving boat caught fire off Santa Cruz Island, leading to a tragic incident. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that four bodies were recovered, and many people remain missing. The boat, owned by Truth Aquatics, was on a multi-day diving trip when the fire broke out. Five crew members were rescued by a nearby boat. The vessel sank close to shore, and part of it remains visible above water. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the fire.

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