Baby & woman dead after boat overturns near Statue of Liberty – as coastguards pull dozen more passengers from the water

A BABY and a woman have died after a boat capsized by the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour. A dozen survivors had to be pulled from the frigid waters by coast guards after the 22ft motorboat flipped over. A boat capsized off Liberty Island in New York, killing two Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Cops said the dead infant, who was reportedly only five months old, and the woman were found by divers. They were airlifted to a Brooklyn hospital in critical condition, but tragically died. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Surviving passengers could be seen in a hospital lobby holding their life jackets. It is not yet clear what caused the boat to capsize. The NYPD said 12 of the 14 victims were pulled to safety by the time they arrived. It is unclear if the two victims are related. A major search and rescue operation was launched after the incident was reported just before 10.30pm on Saturday. Multiple unites from the FDNY, Harbor, Scuba and Aviation, rushed to the scene. Most read in The Sun More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now