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ICE detains captain in NY boat capsizing
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The gist
ICE detained Manuel Hernandez, 46, after his overloaded boat capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and infant. The captain faces federal charges and deportation after trial.
Background
On August 8, a 22-foot Yamaha AR210 boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing 27-year-old Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter Antonella Garcia. The captain, Manuel Hernandez, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and federal misconduct charges. DHS says he entered the U.S. illegally in 2007 and was conducting unlicensed tours.
How it unfolded
- Aug 8, 2026Boat carrying 14 people capsizes near the Statue of Liberty; mother and infant die, 12 survivors rescued.
- Aug 9, 2026Manuel Hernandez arrested by NYPD and charged with reckless endangerment.
- Aug 10, 2026Hernandez arraigned in federal court on charges of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer.
- Aug 20, 2026ICE detains Hernandez; DHS says he will be deported after trial.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin called Hernandez a 'criminal illegal alien' and said he was 'recklessly conducting unlicensed boat tours.'
Still unverified
The exact cause of the capsizing is still under investigation by the Coast Guard; overloading is alleged but not yet proven in court.