In a shocking incident near New York Harbor, a boat capsized close to the iconic Statue of Liberty on Saturday night, resulting in the tragic deaths of a 27-year-old woman and her five-month-old daughter. The operator of the vessel, a 46-year-old resident of Manhattan, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment. The incident prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies, including the US Coast Guard (USCG), fire departments, and police forces. Twelve individuals were rescued before the arrival of law enforcement, with all survivors reported to be in stable condition. The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, and the boat's operator faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Authorities are also examining whether the boat was illegally chartered, as it may not have had the necessary credentials, safety equipment, or certificate of inspection for passenger-for-hire operations. Capt Doreen McCarthy of the USCG expressed gratitude for the swift actions of partner agencies and a Good Samaritan vessel that assisted in rescuing survivors from the water. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety regulations on watercraft, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas like New York Harbor.