80
/ 100
True
San Francisco
A boat capsized near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay, resulting in one death, two missing persons, and 16 rescues.
Infact verdict: True (80/100).
The claims regarding the boat capsizing near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay are well-supported by multiple reputable sources. The reports confirm that one person died, two are missing, 16 were rescued, and the boat sank 120 feet below the surface. The consistent information across various authoritative sources such as the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and NBC News provides high confidence in the accuracy of these claims.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
World
One person died and another two were unaccounted for after a pleasure boat capsized in the San Francisco Bay.
Multiple reputable sources, including the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, confirm that one person died and two others are missing after a boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. This consistent reporting across several authoritative sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the claim.
94
True
World
Sixteen people were rescued, three of whom had injuries severe enough to require hospitalization.
The claim is corroborated by multiple sources, including the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, which report that 16 people were rescued and three required hospitalization due to severe injuries. This consistent information from reliable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the claim.
28
Mostly False
World
A dog that had also been aboard the pontoon boat died.
The death of a dog, while unfortunate, does not typically require verification unless it impacts broader public interest.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
28
Evidence Summary
None
92
True
World
The boat stalled about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island and has since sunk 120 feet below the surface.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including the New York Times and the Independent, which report that the boat stalled 600 yards from Alcatraz Island and sank 120 feet below the surface. This consistent reporting from reliable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the claim.
94
True
World
There were 19 people onboard the boat when it capsized.
Multiple sources, including NBC News and the New York Times, confirm that there were 19 people onboard the boat when it capsized. This consistent information from reliable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the claim.
