Thursday, August 20, 2026

Federal officials said Hernandez entered the United States through Texas in 2007 after falsely telling a border agent he was a U.S. citizen.

Captain in New York Harbor Capsizing that Killed Mom, Baby Is Illegal Immigrant

The captain of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her baby, is an illegal immigrant.

“The alleged conduct led to an unthinkable tragedy,” said Coast Guard Investigative Service Assistant Director Josh Packer.

Manuel Hernandez, 46, was in the United States illegally when the 21-foot boat overturned near Liberty Island on Aug. 8, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia, died.

Federal authorities charged Hernandez with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death. He was initially released on $50,000 bail.

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