2019.09.07 10:25 GMT+8

Vigil for Santa Barbara boat fire victims held at Santa Monica Pier

Updated 2019.09.07 10:25 GMT+8
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Carrying candle lights and heavy hearts, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Santa Monica Pier for a vigil to remember the Santa Barbara dive boat fire victims on September 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

Mourners held candles, placed flowers and shared memories of the two local victims who died in the tragic incident. /VCG Photo

Thirty-four people were killed after the fire engulfed the dive boat Conception as they slept below decks near the island of Santa Cruz during a three-day scuba diving excursion on Monday. /VCG Photo

The remains of 33 victims have been recovered while one person is still missing. A total of 39 people was aboard the boat. Five of the crew members survived after jumping overboard. /VCG Photo

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