The Statue of Liberty is lit in the red, white and blue July 1 in New York City. The captain of a boat that capsized Saturday near the statue in New York Harbor will appear in federal court Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a woman and her 5-month-old daughter, has been transferred to federal custody and will appear in court Monday.
Manuel Hernandez, 46, of Manhattan was arrested early Sunday, authorities said. The boat he was operating overturned near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday, leading to an extensive rescue operation including the U.S. Coast Guard and New York police and fire departments.
Sara Sanchez, 27, and Antonella Garcia, 5 months, were transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Sanchez's boyfriend, Andres Garcia, was also on the boat and survived, CNN reported. Twelve people were rescued and were in stable condition.
Hernandez was charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment by the New York Police Department, but it is unknown what federal charges he may face. The Coast Guard Investigative Service is now leading the case, WABC-TV in New York reported.
