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New York Harbor boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing mother and child
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Authorities will scrutinize whether the Liberty Island boat was an illegal charter after the operator’s charges.

The case combines a fatal maritime accident, possible illegal charter activity, and a highly recognizable location, which makes it both legally significant and highly shareable. The investigation could quickly broaden beyond one operator if charter violations are confirmed.

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The case combines a fatal maritime accident, possible illegal charter activity, and a highly recognizable location, which makes it both legally significant and highly shareable. The investigation could quickly broaden beyond one operator if charter violations are confirmed.

Curated summary

A 22-foot Bayliner capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor at about 10:25 p.m. on August 8, killing a 27-year-old mother and her 5-month-old daughter. Twelve people were rescued before police arrived, and authorities charged operator Manuel Hernandez, 46, with 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Police are also examining whether the boat was operating as an illegal charter.

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New York Harbor boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing mother and child

A speedboat overturned near Liberty Island, leaving two dead, 12 rescued, and the operator facing reckless-endangerment charges.

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