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Walnut Creek man dies in boating accident

From staff reports
Published/Last Modified on Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 - 09:51:40 am PST

The San Mateo County coroner's office has identified the man who died when his sailboat overturned off Pillar Point Friday afternoon. Matthew Runte, 49, was pronounced dead at Seton Coastside Medical Center.

Runte and another man were apparently sailing in 15- to 20-foot seas Friday when the boat overturned about 4:25 p.m. two miles offshore. One of the men was able to shoot a flare to alert authorities.

Pillar Point Harbor Patrol rescued the unidentified man; The U.S. Coast Guard discovered Runte unconscious in the water a short time later, according to fire officials on the scene.

Earlier this week, the Coast Guard warned mariners to expect dangerous seas over the holiday weekend. Conditions are due to improve Saturday.

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