Search efforts halted for missing father near Pittsburg Marina

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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PITTSBURG, Calif. (KGO) -- The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a boater who disappeared over the weekend after jumping into the water near the Pittsburg marina.

Contra Costa County fire officials received a call Saturday at around 5:30 p.m. about a boat capsizing near the Pittsburg Marina.

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The man saved his son from drowning during the incident, but hasn't been seen since.

Officials say no one on board was wearing a life jacket.

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There are no plans right now to resume the search.

Officials say the incident happened near Browns Island, which is part of the East Bay Regional Parks District.