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Tragedy in New York Harbor | Lafayette Louisiana News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in New York Harbor when a 22-foot boat capsized near Liberty Island, claiming the lives of a mother and her five-month-old baby. Twelve others were rescued and are stable. The boat’s operator, 46-year-old Manuel Hernandez, now faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment, and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an unlicensed charter operation. The Coast Guard praised rescuers, including a Good Samaritan vessel, for their lifesaving efforts. As families await notification, officials vow to uncover the full story and hold those responsible…
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