Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
New York Harbor witnessed a tragic incident on Saturday night when a boat capsized, resulting in the untimely deaths of a woman and a 5-month-old baby. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Liberty Island, the iconic home of the Statue of Liberty.
Twelve individuals were successfully rescued from the water before the arrival of police personnel. However, the investigation revealed that the 27-year-old woman and her infant daughter had perished in the incident. Both victims were promptly taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The identities of the deceased have been withheld until their families have been notified, as per police protocol.
As of the latest report on Sunday, no arrests have been made in connection with the accident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the boat capsize.
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Also reported by 5 other outlets
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- Mother, 5-month-old baby killed in New York boat capsize, captain arrested cbsnews.com
- Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die hindustantimes.com
