Illegal immigrant accused of operating overcrowded boat that capsized near Liberty Island arrested by ICE
Manuel Hernandez, now in ICE custody, allegedly ran the unlicensed overcrowded boat tour that capsized near Liberty Island, killing a mother and baby.
TL;DR
- Manuel Hernandez, accused in a fatal boat tour capsize, is in ICE custody and was living in the U.S. illegally.
- Hernandez allegedly operated an unlicensed boat tour with 14 people, exceeding the vessel's capacity of 10.
- A 5-month-old infant and her 27-year-old mother died when the boat capsized near Liberty Island.
- Hernandez allegedly failed to have infant-sized life vests and did not possess required maritime credentials.
- He reportedly entered the U.S. illegally in 2007 and may have falsely claimed U.S. citizenship.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated Hernandez will be removed from the country after facing criminal charges.