A woman and her five-month-old baby die after a boat capsizes in New York Harbor near Liberty Island, authorities say. The incident occurs late Saturday night, with reports coming in shortly before 10:30pm.
Multiple outlets report a large search and rescue effort. Twelve people are rescued from the water, and police divers later recover the bodies. BBC News and other coverage describe police involvement and a coordinated response that includes emergency services.
Regarding responsibility and the investigation, NBC News and the South China Morning Post say a captain/operator is arrested, with authorities examining potential violations. The South China Morning Post adds that the Coast Guard investigates whether the vessel was an illegal charter. Other reports focus primarily on the deaths and the rescue operation, without emphasizing the legal aspects as strongly.
