Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, the captain of a boat that capsized in New York harbor, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agency stated that Hernandez-Umana is in the U.S. illegally after allegedly providing false information to border patrol upon his entry in 2007. The incident occurred on August 8 near the Statue of Liberty, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her infant daughter. A 911 call received around 10:25 PM prompted a significant emergency response, including multiple boat teams, a scuba team, and a helicopter unit.
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ICE detains captain of capsized New York boat linked to fatalities
Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, the captain of a boat that capsized in New York harbor, has been detained by ICE. The incident, which took place on August 8, resulted in the deaths of a woman and her infant daughter, prompting a major emergency response.
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