During a recent swift thunderstorm at Lake Tahoe, a significant boating accident occurred when a 27ft Chris-Craft vessel capsized amidst sudden high winds and 8ft swells. Following the incident, El Dorado County officials reported seven fatalities and one person still unaccounted for. The unexpected severity of the storm surprised meteorologists, who noted winds exceeding 35 mph and dramatically lowered temperatures in the region. Local eyewitnesses described the conditions as horrendous, emphasizing the lake's dangers even for experienced boaters during this recreational season.
We weren't expecting it to be so strong, Chyba said Monday. He said temperatures in the area were 15 to 25 degrees below normal for this time of year, which could have contributed to the unstable air mass.
It was a very, very tragic day on Lake Tahoe, local boat captain Joby Cefalu told the outlet. Lake Tahoe is a popular summer recreation destination for boaters, kayakers and paddleboarders.
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