Captain’s Illegal Status Amid Tragic Boat Crash | Calgary News

A deadly boat capsizing in New York Harbor claimed the lives of a mother and her infant, sparking a major investigation that uncovered far more than just negligence — the captain, Manuel Hernandez-Umana, was in the country illegally and lied about his citizenship. Operating an overloaded, unlicensed vessel without life vests for children, he’s now detained by ICE as authorities crack down on unsafe, illegal charter operations that endanger lives. This tragedy underscores the deadly cost of ignoring maritime safety and immigration laws — and the urgent need to protect those on our waterways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18a07d39d8de75e5