Captain charged after woman and five-month-old die in New York boat capsizing
Summary
A boat capsized in New York Harbor on August 8, 2026, resulting in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby. The boat’s captain, Manuel Hernandez, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.Key Facts
- The boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on the evening of August 8, 2026.
- Two victims, a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby, died after being rescued from the water.
- Manuel Hernandez, 46, the boat captain, was charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment.
- Police responded to a 911 call received at 10:25 p.m.
- NYPD units including Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team, and Aviation were involved in the rescue operation.
- A helicopter and divers were sent to the scene to find and rescue victims.
- About a dozen other passengers were rescued and taken to hospitals.
- The victims were taken to NYU Langone hospital in Brooklyn where they were pronounced dead.
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