Investigators now suspect the boat that capsized on the Hudson River on Tuesday was overloaded for its size and was likely flipped over by a wake, a wave caused by a passing ferry in already choppy waters. JessicaMooreTV reports.
Two people lost their lives, including a 7-year-old boy, when a boat capsized on the river on Tuesday afternoon. Nine others were rescued. The group on board consisted of tourists from Colombia who were staying in Elizabeth, New Jersey, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reported
Video shows several people waiting to be rescued sitting atop the overturned boat, some wearing life jackets, others just in their bathing suits.Unfortunately, police say a 7-year-old boy was found dead trapped underneath, along with a 47-year-old woman. They were pulled out by SCUBA divers with both the NYPD and FDNY.
As the chaotic scene unfolded in the water, Henry Kaden could only watch from his apartment in Union City.He said he noticed something went wrong when several boats flocked to the area.From his vantage point, Kaden has seen countless things on the river, including the"Miracle on the Hudson." That's why he had his camera handy.
Investigators believe the boat capsized when it hit a wave caused by a passing ferry. Weight may have been an issue, as there were 12 people on board."It was chartered by family and friends, and it was owned by an individual who was actually on a Jet Ski following the boat," NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy said.
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