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San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lake Tahoe boat capsize: Life jackets saved mother and daughter
The two passengers who survived last weekend's fatal Lake Tahoe boating capsize were wearing life jackets when they were rescued, officials confirmed. The two survivors were identified as Amy Friduss and her mother, Julie Lindsay. 'The two passengers who were wearing Personal Flotation Devices were rescued by responding emergency personnel and transported to the hospital,' the Washoe County Sheriff's Hasty Team wrote in an update. 'Sadly, the remaining eight passengers drown.' The incident, among the deadliest in the lake's recent history, occurred last Saturday afternoon when a 27-foot Chris-Craft powerboat capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park. A sudden summer storm with 45 mph winds and 8-foot swells upended what had begun as a celebratory outing. The group had gathered to celebrate the 71st birthday of Paula Bozinovich, who died along with seven others. The deceased included her son, Joshua Pickles, 37, a San Francisco-based executive at DoorDash; her husband, Terry Pickles, 73; and her brother, Peter Bayes, 72. Other victims hailed from California and New York, including Timothy O'Leary, 71, Theresa Giullari, 66, James Guck, 69, and Stephen Lindsay, 63. Six victims were recovered Saturday from the surface near the overturned boat, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The bodies of two other victims were later located after recovery efforts resumed. According to a GoFundMe page organized by Friduss' high school classmates, both women are recovering physically but are 'dealing with the heartbreaking loss of their beloved husband and father, best friends, and dear family who perished.' Julie Lindsay's husband, Stephen 'Zippy' Lindsay, was among those lost. He was described as the 'unofficial mayor of Honeoye' in New York and was known for his quick wit. Julie had recently retired and was planning to spend her years with her husband, their lifelong friends Giullari and Guck, and extended family in California. 'Now, it's just Amy and her mom left to face the unthinkable — broken hearts, unanswered questions, and the difficulty of life with only memories to hold onto,' the post reads. Amy Friduss, a nurse practitioner, is known for treating people living in homeless encampments during her spare time. Julie Lindsay, her classmates wrote, 'would quite literally give the shirt off her back if someone needed it.' On Sunday, at the request of El Dorado County authorities, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office deployed its Search and Rescue Hasty Team along with Marine 9 and Marine 10 crews. By late Sunday afternoon, the first missing victim was recovered from a depth of just over 300 feet using a remotely operated vehicle equipped with sonar and cameras. The final victim was located and retrieved Monday at a similar depth. The two passengers who survived were both hospitalized for hypothermia and other injuries. Water temperatures on Lake Tahoe hovered just above 58 degrees at the time of the incident — cold enough to induce fatal hypothermia in minutes. 'This incident is an unimaginable tragedy for the family and friends of the people involved, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office are with them,' the agency added.
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Who is Josh Pickles? DoorDash exec dies after boat capsized on Lake Tahoe
The DoorDash executive who died June 21 in a boat accident on Lake Tahoe had been hosting a celebration of his mother's birthday with family and friends. Joshua Antony Pickles, 37, of San Francisco, was among the eight who died when the 27-foot Chris-Craft boat they were in capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park in South Lake Tahoe, California that Saturday afternoon. There were 10 passengers on board when a sudden storm brought 8-foot swells that caused the vessel to capsize, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Also on board and reported dead were Pickles' parents, Terry Pickles, 73, and Paula Bozinovich, 71, both of Redwood City, California, and his uncle, Peter Bayes, 72, of Lincoln, California. Two people were rescued, but four others died: A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, Josh Pickles was the head of strategic sourcing at DoorDash in San Francisco, the San Jose Mercury News reported. He had worked at DoorDash for seven years after previous jobs at Cisco Systems and Salesforce, Bay Area news station ABC 7 reported, citing his LinkedIn page, which is no longer online. "We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles," DoorDash chief financial officer Ravi Inukonda said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him. The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always." His wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, told the Mercury News in a statement the group had gone out on the boat to celebrate Bozinovich's birthday. The couple married two years ago and Sugar-Carlsgaard remained at home with their 7-month-old daughter, the News reported. "We are devastated by this tragedy. We lost my loving husband, Josh Pickles, his parents, Terry Pickles and Paula Bozinovich, and Uncle Peter Bayes, as well as friends in this tragedy," Sugar-Carlsgaard said in her statement. "No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake. Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.' Pickles and Sugar-Carlsgaard, who is a senior executive assistant to the CEO of Airbnb, owned homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Pickles was a part owner of the boat, which he had purchased a year ago with his father, according to the Chronicle. Family spokesman Sam Singer said the boat belonged to Pickles and his wife, ABC 7 reported. This outing was the first this season after just two sessions last boating season, according to Singer. "This is a terrible heartbreaking tragedy," he told ABC 7. Contributing: Julia Gomez, Siobhan McAndrew, Brett McGinness and Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Network Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
DoorDash executive Josh Pickles among 8 dead in Lake Tahoe boat accident
A peaceful birthday bash turned into a tragic event when a boat loaded with family members and friends overturned on Lake Tahoe, killing eight individuals, including DoorDash executive Josh accident happened on June 21 in DL Bliss State Park during a summer outing to celebrate Pickles' mother's 71st 27-foot Chris-Craft boat had 10 people aboard when it hit bad weather. At that time, waves were up to eight feet high. The boat overturned, dumping everyone in the icy lake waters. Two were rescued and taken to a hospital, but eight others lost their Among the dead were 37-year-old Josh Pickles, his parents, Terry Pickles and Paula Bozinovich, and his uncle, Peter WAS PICKLES? Pickles was a senior director of DoorDash, where he was in charge of strategic sourcing and procurement in the finance department. He was characterized by his colleagues as a passionate and motivational professional who introduced energy and leadership to his work. Before DoorDash, he worked for several prominent tech companies in the San Francisco Bay victims included Paula Bozinovich, 71, from Redwood City, California; Terry Pickles, 73, from Redwood City, California; Joshua Antony Pickles, 37, from San Francisco; Peter Bayes, 72, from Lincoln, California; Timothy O'Leary, 71, from Auburn, California; Theresa Giullari, 66, from Honeoye, New York; James Guck, 69, from Honeoye, New York; and Stephen Lindsay, 63, from Springwater, New Chief Financial Officer Ravi Inukonda commemorated Josh's legacy."His death is an incalculable loss. Josh possessed an infectious spirit that inspired everyone he met," he are pursuing their investigation of the cause of the accident.- Ends
USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Who is Josh Pickles? DoorDash exec dies after boat capsized on Lake Tahoe
The DoorDash executive who died June 21 in a boat accident on Lake Tahoe had been hosting a celebration of his mother's birthday with family and friends. Joshua Antony Pickles, 37, of San Francisco, was among the eight who died when the 27-foot Chris-Craft boat they were in capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park in South Lake Tahoe, California that Saturday afternoon. There were 10 passengers on board when a sudden storm brought 8-foot swells that caused the vessel to capsize, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Also on board and reported dead were Pickles' parents, Terry Pickles, 73, and Paula Bozinovich, 71, both of Redwood City, California, and his uncle, Peter Bayes, 72, of Lincoln, California. Two people were rescued, but four others died: Who was Josh Pickles? A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, Josh Pickles was the head of strategic sourcing at DoorDash in San Francisco, the San Jose Mercury News reported. He had worked at DoorDash for seven years after previous jobs at Cisco Systems and Salesforce, Bay Area news station ABC 7 reported, citing his LinkedIn page, which is no longer online. "We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles," DoorDash chief financial officer Ravi Inukonda said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him. The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always." His wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, told the Mercury News in a statement the group had gone out on the boat to celebrate Bozinovich's birthday. The couple married two years ago and Sugar-Carlsgaard remained at home with their 7-month-old daughter, the News reported. "We are devastated by this tragedy. We lost my loving husband, Josh Pickles, his parents, Terry Pickles and Paula Bozinovich, and Uncle Peter Bayes, as well as friends in this tragedy," Sugar-Carlsgaard said in her statement. "No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake. Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.' Pickles and Sugar-Carlsgaard, who is a senior executive assistant to the CEO of Airbnb, owned homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Pickles was a part owner of the boat, which he had purchased a year ago with his father, according to the Chronicle. Family spokesman Sam Singer said the boat belonged to Pickles and his wife, ABC 7 reported. This outing was the first this season after just two sessions last boating season, according to Singer. "This is a terrible heartbreaking tragedy," he told ABC 7. Contributing: Julia Gomez, Siobhan McAndrew, Brett McGinness and Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Network Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Economic Times
Lake Tahoe horror: DoorDash exec Josh Pickles among 8 dead in California's worst boating tragedy since 2019
A birthday celebration turned tragic on Lake Tahoe when a sudden storm capsized a boat, killing eight, including DoorDash executive Josh Pickles, his parents, and uncle. The incident, California's deadliest boating accident since 2019, claimed the lives of several others. Pickles' wife, who stayed ashore with their infant, expressed devastation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Birthday Celebration Turns Into Boating Tragedy on Lake Tahoe Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads DoorDash Executive Josh Pickles Among the Victims Josh's Wife and Infant Daughter Were Not Onboard Remembering Josh Pickles' Legacy at DoorDash Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs A day that was supposed to be filled with joy to celebrate the 71st birthday of the mother of a San Francisco-based DoorDash executive suddenly turned into a devastating tragedy when a luxury powerboat carrying ten people in Lake Tahoe capsized during a sudden storm, according to a incident left eight dead in what officials are calling California's deadliest boating accident since 2019, as reported by ABC 7 San El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Division confirmed that one of the victims was 37-year-old Josh Pickles, who was a DoorDash executive from San Francisco, even his parents, Terry Pickles, 73, and Paula Bozinovic, 71, died because of the boating incident, as per the ABC 7 San Francisco report. A spokesperson for the Pickles family said that even Josh's uncle Peter Bayes, 72, had passed away in the accident, reported ABC 7 San READ: Trump dynasty goes Euro-resort: Ivanka and Jared transform ex-Soviet arms base into billion-dollar haven According to the report, the other four victims were identified as Timothy O'Leary, 71, James Guck, 69, Theresa Giullari, 66, and Stephen Lindsay, 63, while the condition of the two people who survived is not known family's spokesperson shared that "On June 21, Josh and his family went out on the California lake in his 27-foot 'Chris-Craft' luxury powerboat in celebration of his mom Paula's 71st birthday," as quoted in the report. As per officials, they got 911 calls reporting the family's boat was capsised during a storm around 5 p.m., reported ABC 7 San spokesperson said that, "This is a terrible heartbreaking tragedy that took the lives of Joshua Pickles, his father Terry, his mother Paula, his uncle Peter as well as friends and family," adding that, "The family has homes in the Bay Area as well as on Lake Tahoe. They love the lake. That adds to the tragedy that has occurred," as quoted in the READ: Iran-Israel war: 700 Iranians may face imminent execution within days for this alleged grave mistake While, Josh's wife, Jordan Pickles, was not on the boat at the time, as she wanted to stay on shore with their 7-month-old child, and while she survived the deadly boat accident, she said that her life has been forever changed by the loss of her husband, reported ABC 7 San said, "We are devastated by this tragedy," as quoted by ABC 7 San Francisco. Jordan also added that, "No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake. Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe," as quoted in the READ: US unleashes 30,000-pound bunker-busters on Iran — but scientists say Tehran's concrete may have won the day As per Josh's LinkedIn profile, he was the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement within the Finance team at DoorDash, and had spent nearly seven years at the company, as reported by E! chief financial officer Ravi Inukonda expressed his sadness, saying, "We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles," as quoted by E! News. He said, "During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him. The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always," as quoted in the CFO also said that, "Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him. We are working to support them through this incredibly difficult time," as quoted by E! News.A sudden storm hit the area, and the powerboat carrying 10 people capsized, as per the His wife, Jordan Pickles, stayed on shore with their 7-month-old baby, as per the report.
