Video: A Woman and Infant Dead After Boat Loaded With 14 Passengers Capsizes Near the Statue of Liberty
A woman and an infant are dead after a 22 -foot-boat loaded with 14 people capsized in the New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty late Saturday night.
Authorities have not officially said the 22-foot bowrider-style pleasure boat was overloaded, but manufacturers typically rate that style and size of vessel at a maximum of ten passengers.
The two victims were among 14 people who had to be retrieved by first responders from the dark waters after the vessel foundered around 10:25 p.m., local news outlets reported.
NYC, New York: This is so sad. Prayers up. No word yet on what caused the boat to capsize.
Authorities are withholding their names until their families have been officially notified.
Police have not confirmed whether the deceased 27 y/o woman and 5-month-old baby were related. https://t.co/zBZcesT5IY
— Kristi L. Talmadge (@KristiTalmadge) August 9, 2026
The dead child was five months old, sources told the New York Post.
“No. Why? Why? No.” a loved one of the victims could be heard yelling in horror at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, where many of the victims had been taken, according to the tabloid’s coverage. (Read more from “Video: A Woman and Infant Dead After Boat Loaded With 14 Passengers Capsizes Near the Statue of Liberty” HERE)
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