27-Year-old Woman and a Five-month-old Baby Girl Died After a Vessel Overturned in New York Harbor Near Liberty Island on Saturday

The NYPD responded to the overturned vessel at 10:55 p.m., deploying a harbor unit, scuba team, and aviation team. Twelve individuals had been rescued from the water before authorities arrived. The woman and infant were transported to NYU Langone Hospital, where they were declared dead on arrival.

It was not immediately clear whether they were related. Police are investigating the cause of the incident. This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.

Police say the woman and infant were taken to hospital in critical condition and declared dead on arrival. Updated on: August 9, 2026 / 6:06 AM EDT / CBS News. A woman and a five-month-old baby died after a vessel overturned in New York Harbor on Saturday night, according to police.