Six people dead and two missing after boat capsizes on California’s Lake Tahoe

Boat overturned after apparently being hit by a large swell, in a region that's a popular spot with tourists

Six people have died and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Saturday on California's Lake Tahoe, local authorities have said.

A 27ft-long boat overturned in the afternoon after apparently being hit by a large swell near DL Bliss state park, according to the Coast Guard. Lake Tahoe and its surrounding wilderness region is a hugely popular spot with tourists.