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Woman, Baby Die After Boat Capsizes Near Statue of Liberty

General6 sourcesAug 9, 2026
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A woman and a five-month-old baby died after a boat overturned near Liberty Island Saturday night. Emergency responders, including FDNY, Harbor, Scuba, and Aviation units, arrived at the scene shortly before 10:30 p.m. following reports of the incident. Twelve passengers were rescued from the water. The 22-foot bowrider vessel capsized in New York Harbor. Police stated the woman and infant were transported to a hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead upon arrival. NYPD divers and FDNY were among the first responders to the call. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the capsizing or the identities of the deceased. The incident occurred on a Saturday night, with rescue efforts continuing into the late hours. Multiple units, including FDNY, Harbor, Scuba, and Aviation, were dispatched to the location off Liberty Island. The boat was described as a 22-foot bowrider. The rescued passengers were pulled from the water by NYPD divers. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing are expected to follow.

What they agree on

  • A woman and a five-month-old baby died after a boat overturned near Liberty Island.
  • The incident occurred Saturday night around 10:30 p.m.
  • Twelve passengers were rescued from the water.
  • NYPD divers and FDNY responded to the scene.

Where they split

  • CBS News and ABC News report the boat overturned near the Statue of Liberty, while Fox News and New York Post specify Liberty Island.
  • The Times of India and Daily Mail mention the boat was a 22-foot bowrider, a detail not present in all reports.
  • CBS News and ABC News include details about FDNY, Harbor, Scuba, and Aviation units responding, while other outlets focus more narrowly on NYPD divers and FDNY.