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Boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty – woman and child die
In a dramatic rescue operation in New York Harbor, twelve people were pulled from the water, but help came too late for a woman and her child.
Late Saturday evening, a tragic accident occurred in New York Harbor when a boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. Initial reports from U.S. media indicate that the incident happened under circumstances that remain unclear.
Rescue teams and divers responded immediately to save the occupants of the capsized boat. A total of twelve people were rescued from the water, but for a woman and her infant, help came too late. They were pronounced dead at a hospital.
The event has garnered media attention highlighting the dramatic rescue operation and the challenges faced during the operation. The exact circumstances leading to the capsizing of the boat are still unknown.
The tragedy took place near one of America's most visited landmarks. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to clarify the precise circumstances.