Mother and 5-month-old baby die in New York Harbor after boat capsized; Captain arrested
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A vessel carrying 14 people overturned in New York Harbor near Liberty Island on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman, Sara Sanchez, and her 5-month-old baby, Antonella Garcia.
- The boat's captain, Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment, and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was operating illegally as a charter.
- Rescue efforts involved the New York Police Department's harbor, scuba, and aviation units, as well as assistance from a nearby Sea the City boat, which helped save 11 people from the water.
- The remaining survivors were taken to a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition with minor injuries.
- The U.S. Coast Guard emphasized the importance of proper credentials and safety measures for passenger-for-hire vessels, as illegal charters lack necessary inspections and equipment.
