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Boat Capsizes Near Liberty Island | Spokane News
A tragic boat capsizing near Liberty Island in NYC claimed the lives of a 27-year-old mother and her 5-month-old baby, while 12 others were rescued with minor injuries. The 21-foot Yamaha vessel overturned just after 10:30 PM; a passing boat was first to respond before NYPD and Coast Guard arrived. The captain, 36-year-old Manuel Hernandez, has been arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Authorities are investigating whether the trip was an illegal charter and whether safety protocols were ignored — a heartbreaking reminder of waterborne risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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