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Boat Tour Tragedy Claims Mother and Infant | New York City News
A tragic boat tour near Liberty Island ended in disaster when a 21-foot vessel capsized, killing mother Sarah Sanchez and her five-month-old daughter Antonella Garcia. Operator Manuel Hernandez faces federal charges for negligence, operating without proper Coast Guard licenses, overcrowding the boat beyond its limit of ten, and failing to provide life vests—even for infants. He reportedly told parents one adult could wear a vest and hold the baby. The father, Andres Garcia, survived but is now coping with unimaginable loss while employers rally to support him and his five-year-old son…
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