Woman and baby die after boat capsizes in New York harbour

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A boat capsized in New York Harbor near Liberty Island resulting in the death of a woman and her infant daughter. Authorities are investigating the incident, including whether the boat was operating as an illegal charter, and have filed criminal charges against the operator.

The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the US Coast Guard said on Sunday. The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat overturned around 10.25pm on Saturday near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, the US Coast Guard said. Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived, and police divers later located the 27-year-old...