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Immigration Detention Ties NY Harbor Capsize to Illegal Entry by Boat Captain

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Source: BBC
Immigration Detention Ties NY Harbor Capsize to Illegal Entry by Boat Captain
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Immigration authorities detained boat captain Manuel Hernandez for illegal entry after a New York Harbor capsizing killed a 27-year-old mother and her 5‑month‑old daughter. Hernandez, previously charged with reckless endangerment leading to death, is accused of lying about his citizenship. Investigators say the overloaded vessel lacked infant life jackets; 14 people were aboard, 12 were rescued and two died.

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  1. ICE arrests captain in New York Harbor boat accident that killed mother and infant  BBC
  2. ICE detains captain of New York boat that capsized and led to death of mother and daughter  The Guardian
  3. ICE detains boat captain in Statue of Liberty capsizing that killed mother, infant  6abc Philadelphia
  4. Coast Guard Investigation Leads to Arrest of Illegal Alien After Boat Capsizes in New York Harbor, Killing Woman and Infant  Homeland Security (.gov)
  5. Illegal immigrant accused of operating overcrowded boat that capsized near Liberty Island arrested by ICE  Fox News

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