Boat catches fire in San Francisco Bay, two boaters rescued unharmed

In a dramatic incident on San Francisco Bay, a fire engulfed a 45-foot boat near the Redwood City bay shore on Monday afternoon. The blaze prompted two boaters and a dog onboard the vessel, named Lucid Dream, to jump into the water to escape the flames. Fortunately, they were rescued by a good Samaritan vessel after abandoning their boat. The San Francisco Fire Department, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. According to Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Graves, the fire had fully consumed the Bayliner sailing vessel by the time rescue efforts were underway. The Coast Guard helicopter located the two boaters and the dog in the water, but they were already being assisted by the good Samaritan vessel, preventing the need for helicopter rescue. The owner of the boat, Vicki Topp of Big Sur, along with another individual, were evaluated by medics from the Redwood City Fire Department upon reaching shore. Despite the intense fire and destruction of the boat, all occupants, including the dog, managed to escape unharmed. The cause of the fire that led to the vessel's destruction was not immediately determined. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of quick and effective response in maritime emergencies, as well as the crucial role played by both official rescue services and civilian boaters in ensuring the safety of those in distress on the water. For more information and video footage of the incident, viewers are directed to the official websites and social media channels of the relevant authorities.