Published August 9, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET
Captain hit with slew of charges after boat capsized near Liberty Island, killing 2, including infant
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by New York Post. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
A boat capsized near Liberty Island, killing two people including an infant. The boat's captain has been charged with multiple offenses in connection with the incident.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when New York Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from NBC News.
