Man Arrested After Boat Capsizes Near Statue of Liberty, Killing Woman and Infant A 46-year-old man from Manhattan has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment following a boat capsizing incident near the Statue of Liberty, which resulted in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old infant. The incident occurred in New York Harbor on Saturday night, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. According to New York police, the boat overturned in the waters near Liberty Island, where the iconic statue is located. The initial call to emergency services came around 22:25 local time (03:25 BST), reporting the overturned vessel. A nearby tour operator, Sea the City, spotted the capsized boat and assisted in pulling 11 people from the water. The company’s founder, Adam Schwartz, relayed the details to the BBC’s US partner CBS News. The rescue effort involved multiple agencies, including two Coast Guard boats, four fire department boats, two police boats, and a police helicopter. Twelve individuals were initially rescued and are reported to be in stable condition. However, divers later recovered the bodies of the woman and the infant, who were transported to a nearby hospital. Both victims succumbed to their injuries, though officials have not disclosed the specific cause of the incident or the identities of the passengers. The boat’s operator, identified as a Manhattan resident, faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Coast Guard investigators are currently examining whether the vessel was illegally chartered. An illegal charter is defined as any passenger-for-hire operation lacking required credentials, safety equipment, and a certificate of inspection. Authorities have praised the swift actions of partner agencies and the Good Samaritan vessel that aided in the rescue. Capt.#manhattan #coast_guard #statue_of_liberty #sea_the_city #adam_schwartz
