Boat captain arrested after vessel capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and child
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on Saturday night, with both victims later pronounced dead at NYU Langone Health Brooklyn.
- The boat’s captain, 46-year-old Manuel Hernandez, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment; authorities are investigating whether the operation was an illegal charter.
- Eleven other passengers were rescued and treated for minor injuries, and the vessel was towed to shore and remains in police custody.
- Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, is a popular tourist destination often accessed by boat tours, highlighting the potential risks associated with such excursions.
