International
Two Dead, Including Infant, After Boat Capsizes Near Liberty Island
The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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A boat carrying 14 people capsized near New York’s Liberty Island on August 9, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her 5-month-old daughter.
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Twelve other passengers were rescued from the water, while the boat operator has been taken into custody and faces criminal charges for the incident.
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Local authorities are investigating the cause of the capsizing, focusing on potential safety violations and the vessel's capacity limits during the excursion.