Woman and baby die after boat capsizes in New York Harbor
A boat captain has been arrested for reckless endangerment after his vessel capsized in New York Harbor, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her infant. Authorities are investigating whether the boat was operating as an illegal charter.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of unregulated maritime charter operations and the importance of safety compliance in public waterways.
The captain of a boat that capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor, killing a woman and her 5-month-old daughter, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, authorities said. Manuel Hernandez, 46, of Manhattan, was arrested at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, the NYPD said. The US Coast Guard is investigating what caused the boat to capsize, including whether the vessel was part of an illegal charter operation, the agency said in a statement Sunday. The investigation is being conducted with the Coast Guard Investigative Service and the NYPD. An illegal charter is a passenger-for-hire operation that lacks required Coast Guard credentials, safety equipment and a certificate of inspection, according to the Coast Guard. “We are committed to holding illegal operators accountable to (the) highest extent of the law to ensure the safety of everyone on our waterways,” said Capt.
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