Tragedy at Liberty Island Boat Capsizing | Durham News

A boat capsized near Liberty Island, claiming the lives of a mother and her five-month-old daughter, while 12 others were rescued with minor injuries. Federal prosecutors have now taken over the investigation into operator Manuel Hernandez, who is being held on suspicion of running an unlicensed charter service — potentially overloaded and operating without Coast Guard approval. The tragedy underscores the deadly risks of ignoring maritime safety rules, as authorities continue to probe the cause behind the capsizing. 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/2647a9ade8acd8b0