Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Twelve people were rescued from the water after a large search and rescue operation, police say.
A boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday night, resulting in the tragic deaths of a woman and a five-month-old infant, according to New York police. The incident prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard, fire department, police, and a police helicopter.
The investigation into the cause of the accident, including whether the boat was illegally chartered, is ongoing. Capt Doreen McCarthy of the Coast Guard praised the swift and heroic actions of partner agencies and a Good Samaritan vessel that assisted in rescuing survivors from the water.
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