Two Die After Canoe Capsizes in Tomales Bay; Planning Commissioner Among Victims
Two individuals, Casey Flynn Melia of San Francisco and Alexander Ferguson of Pacifica, died after their canoe capsized in Tomales Bay. Ferguson, a member of the Pacifica Planning Commission, and Melia had launched their canoe late at night to observe…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 2, 2026 — A tragic incident on Tomales Bay has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified as Casey Flynn Melia of San Francisco and Alexander Ferguson of Pacifica. The pair’s canoe capsized, leading to their fatalities.
Emergency services discovered both individuals deceased after they were found in the bay. Details surrounding the exact time of the capsizing were not immediately available.
Alexander Ferguson was a member of the Pacifica Planning Commission. He and Melia had reportedly launched their canoe late at night with the intention of observing bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon. The specific circumstances that led to the canoe capsizing remain under investigation.
According to initial reports, both Melia and Ferguson were reportedly wearing life jackets at the time of the incident. The discovery was made by emergency services personnel who responded to the situation. Further information regarding the timeline of events, the response of emergency services, and the exact cause of the capsizing has not been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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