Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.
A 46-year-old Manhattan resident has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment following a boat capsizing near the Statue of Liberty, according to New York police. The incident occurred in New York Harbour on Saturday night when a woman and a five-month-old infant tragically lost their lives. A large-scale search and rescue operation was immediately launched after a 911 call reported an overturned boat near Liberty Island, home to the iconic statue.
By 10:25 PM local time, several rescue vessels, including Coast Guard boats, fire department boats, police boats, and a police helicopter, had arrived on the scene. As a result of the rescue efforts, 12 people were pulled from the water and taken to safety. The bodies of the deceased woman and infant were recovered by New York police divers and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
While the names of all passengers involved have not been disclosed, officials are currently investigating whether the boat had the necessary credentials, safety equipment, and inspection certificate required for its operation.
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