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Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
Compiled Aug 10
What happened
A 22-foot Bayliner speedboat capsized in New York Harbor near Liberty Island around 10:25 p.m. Saturday.
The detail
Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived.
The detail
Police divers later found a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old girl in the water; both were pronounced dead at a hospital.
The detail
The other 12 survivors were in stable condition, according to the Coast Guard.
How it unfolded
around 10:25 p.m. Saturday: The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat capsized near Liberty Island. · before police arrived: Twelve people were rescued from the water. · later: Police divers located the 27-year-old woman and 5-month-old girl in the water. · Sunday: Both victims were pronounced dead at a hospital, and the Coast Guard confirmed the incident. · Sunday: Manuel Hernandez, 46, was charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment.
By the numbers
22-foot boat length · 10:25 p.m. Saturday time of capsizing · 12 survivors rescued · 27 woman's age · 5-month-old baby's age · 13 reckless endangerment counts
Still unresolved
Whether the vessel was operating as an illegal charter is under investigation.