
Boat captain could face federal charges after mother, daughter killed in boat crash in NY harbor

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Aug 10, 2026
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AI GeneratedA mother and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat carrying 14 people capsized on the Hudson River. The captain, Manuel Hernandez, is in federal custody facing reckless endangerment charges. The Coast Guard is investigating whether the vessel was operating as an illegal charter without proper certification or safety equipment.
