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Woman, Infant Killed When Boat Capsizes Near Liberty Island

8/9/2026

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A woman and her five-month-old baby died after their boat capsized near Liberty Island, New York Harbor Saturday night.
NYPD divers and aviation teams responded to a 911 call at about 10:25 p.m., rescued twelve people and later located the woman and infant, transporting them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The Coast Guard said investigators are en route to interview the captain and no arrests have been made.

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A woman and her five-month-old baby died after their boat capsized near Liberty Island, New York Harbor Saturday night.
NYPD divers and aviation teams responded to a 911 call at about 10:25 p.m., rescued twelve people and later located the woman and infant, transporting them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The Coast Guard said investigators are en route to interview the captain and no arrests have been made.