A devastating boat accident on Lake Tahoe killed eight people, including three from upstate New York, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The victims from New York were identified as Theresa Giullari, James Guck, and Stephen Lindsay, all in their 60s.
The 27-foot powerboat capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park on June 21 during a storm with 8-foot waves. Six bodies were recovered that day, with the final two found over the next two days. Two people survived and were hospitalized, but details remain limited.
Officials haven’t disclosed if life jackets were worn. The lake’s frigid 58-degree waters, known to induce hypothermia quickly, likely contributed to the fatalities. Authorities continue investigating what led to the tragedy.
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