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Manuel Hernandez-Umana detained by ICE after fatal New York Harbor boat capsize
Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, a 46-year-old Salvadoran national, has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a fatal boat accident in New York Harbor. On August 8, a 21-foot Yamaha AR210 boat, which Hernandez-Umana was piloting near Liberty Island, capsized during a birthday celebration tour.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 27-year-old Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia. Investigators found the vessel was operating an illegal charter, was not properly licensed, and was carrying 14 passengers, significantly exceeding its 10-person capacity. Authorities also noted a lack of infant-sized life jackets on board.
Following an investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard, it was determined that Hernandez-Umana was in the United States illegally. He reportedly entered through Texas in 2007 and falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen. He faces federal charges of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death, as well as 13 state counts of reckless endangerment. He is currently being held in an ICE detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and faces deportation after his criminal proceedings conclude.
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Antonella Garcia · Department of Homeland Security · Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana · Manuel Hernández · Sara Sanchez · U.S. Coast Guard · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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- [● 23 SOURCES] The 21-foot Yamaha AR210 boat was carrying 14 people, exceeding its 10-person capacity. wpgtalkradio.com · internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia, died after the boat capsized. wpgtalkradio.com · internewscast.com · lanoticiasv.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Manuel Hernandez-Umana will be deported after facing criminal charges. wpgtalkradio.com · internewscast.com · lanoticiasv.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Manuel Hernandez-Umana was piloting an unlicensed and overcrowded boat when it capsized. wpgtalkradio.com · internewscast.com · lanoticiasv.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana entered the United States illegally through Texas in 2007. wpgtalkradio.com · internewscast.com · lanoticiasv.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · +18 more