Two Boys Missing in San Francisco Bay Found Alive

Two Boys Missing in San Francisco Bay Found Alive

ALAMEDA, Calif. (June 5, 2006) -- Two teenage boys who were reported missing in the San Francisco Bay late this afternoon have been found alive and in good condition. The U.S. Coast Guard had been searching an extensive area of the south Bay since about 5:20 p.m. along with other local agencies. The two missing boys, Eric Anderson, 15, and Mark Lazzaro, 16, were last seen by a Good Samaritan at about 3:00 p.m.clinging to their overturned Hobie Cat about one mile north of the Dumbarton Bridge. The Good Samaritan reported the finding to the boys' sailing instructor at the Redwood City Marina. At about 5:00 p.m., the instructor contacted the Coast Guard after finding the overturned Hobie Cat in two pieces and without the boys.

The Coast Guard diverted an HH-65 helicopter from Air Station San Francisco to the area at about 5:20 p.m. A 41-foot motor lifeboat from Station San Francisco and two Coast Guard Auxiliary boats were also on scene. In addition, a second helicopter from the Air Station was launched shortly after 7:00 p.m. The Redwood City Fire Department, two San Mateo Fire Department jet skis, and a Menlo Park airboat were among the other agencies and assets involved in the search, along with numerous Good Samaritans.

At about 7:30 p.m., another Good Samaritan reported seeing two boys on land, walking near Marsh Road in Menlo Park. Officials from the San Mateo Fire Department and a Coast Guard Auxiliary Mobile Unit confirmed that it was indeed to the two missing teens. Both boys were treated at the scene by local EMS and were reported in good condition.

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Source: U.S. Coast Guard