A U.S. federal investigation is pursuing deportation of the captain of a boat that capsized in New York harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter. NBC News reports prosecutors allege the captain, identified as Manuel Hernandez, was illegally operating the vessel at the time of the accident.
The Guardian and NBC News both report that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken the captain into custody. U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials say Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is in the United States illegally, including an allegation that he lied to border authorities when he entered the country in 2007. DHS says it intends to deport him.
The outlets also describe the incident’s response and location. The capsize occurred near the Statue of Liberty on 8 August. The Guardian says authorities received a 911 call around 10:25 p.m., triggering a large emergency response that included multiple boat units, a scuba team, and a helicopter. NBC’s report focuses more on the legal allegations connected to operating the boat, while The Guardian emphasizes the immigration custody and deportation process.
