Woman and Five-Month-Old Baby Killed After Boat Flips Off New York
Summary
A 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby died after a boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor on Saturday night. Twelve other people were rescued, and the cause of the accident is under investigation by police and the U.S. Coast Guard.Key Facts
- The boat flipped over around 10:25 p.m. near the Statue of Liberty.
- A 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby were found in the water and later died at the hospital.
- Twelve people were rescued from the boat; two had serious injuries and others had minor injuries.
- The boat was a 22-foot bowrider, a type of motorboat used for leisure.
- NYPD’s Harbor Unit, Scuba Team, Aviation Unit, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the accident.
- Investigators plan to interview the boat’s captain to find out what caused the vessel to capsize.
- New York law requires boat operators to complete safety courses and carry approved life jackets and safety gear.
- It is not yet known if any safety rules were broken in this incident.
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