Woman and Five-Month-Old Baby Killed After Boat Flips Off New York
The pair died after a boat overturned in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty, police said.
A tragic accident occurred late Saturday night near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, resulting in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and her five-month-old baby. The incident involved a boat that flipped over, leaving twelve survivors rescued by police divers. The victims were later found in the water and taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Their identities have not been released, and it is unclear if they were related. The vessel involved was reported to be a 22-foot bowrider, according to Fox News. Emergency response teams, including the NYPD's Harbor Unit, Scuba Team, and Aviation Unit, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, were dispatched to the scene. The investigation into the cause of the capsize is ongoing, with the U.S. Coast Guard planning to interview the boat's captain.
New York State law mandates boating safety courses and requires vessels to carry appropriate safety equipment, including life jackets for children under 12. However, the specifics of the regulations that may have been violated in this incident are yet to be determined.
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