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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- Coast Guard Investigation Leads to Arrest of Illegal Alien After Boat Capsizes in New York Harbor, Killing Woman and Infant Homeland Security (.gov)
- Illegal immigrant accused of operating overcrowded boat that capsized near Liberty Island arrested by ICE Fox News
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