Cincinnati Woman and SCPA Graduate Dies in California Boat Fire SANTA BARBARA, CA (September 2, 2019) – A Cincinnati woman is confirmed to be one of the victims of the deadly boat fire off California’s coast early Monday morning. Alexandra “Allie” Kurtz, 25, was aboard the 75-foot dive boat Conception when it caught […]
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Kristy Finstad Killed in California Boat Fire near Santa Cruz Island [SANTA BARBARA, CA]
Marine Biologist Behind Santa Barbara Diving Company Missing after Deadly Boat Fire SANTA BARBARA, CA (September 2, 2019) – Family members identified a deceased victim in a boating accident early Monday as 41-year-old Kristy Finstad of Wisconsin. She was a marine biologist leading a scuba diving trip on a boat that caught fire and […]
33 Bodies Recovered, 1 Still Missing after California Boat Fire near Santa Cruz Island
Tragic Diving Boat Fire Kills 33 People off Santa Cruz Island SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA (September 4, 2019) – Authorities announced that the fire on the diving boat off the coast of Santa Cruz Island killed 33 people. The victims include several families celebrating birthdays and other special occasions. Coast Guard Lt. Zach […]