The 2 victims who died Tuesday after a boat capsized within the Hudson River have been recognized. The New York Police Division recognized them Wednesday as Lindelia Vasquez, 47, and Julien Vasquez, 7.
Based on CBS New York, investigators consider that Julien Vasquez was sporting a life vest, however that it acquired caught on one thing when the boat overturned, trapping the younger boy beneath the water. Lindelia Vasquez was additionally discovered beneath the capsized vessel, nevertheless it was not clear if she had been sporting a life vest, CBS New York reviews.
Three others who had been rescued from the water – a 32-year-old lady, a 51-year-old lady and a 24-year-old man – stay hospitalized, in line with CBS New York.
Investigators mentioned the 24-foot boat, which was carrying no less than 12 individuals, was possible overloaded for its measurement, CBS New York reviews. Whereas the investigation continues to be ongoing, police mentioned a wave attributable to a passing ferry could have led to the boat capsizing.
Video of the incident taken from New Jersey exhibits a big spray of water simply earlier than the boat flips.
Lindelia Vasquez lived in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in line with CBS New York. Among the others who had been on the boat had been members of the family visiting from Colombia and Florida, CBS New York's Thalia Perez reviews.
Officers are wanting into whether or not the proprietor of the boat, who was trailing the vessel on a jet ski, together with the captain, are criminally liable, CBS New York reviews. It's unclear what licenses both of them had. A constitution license is required to take six or extra individuals out on the water, in line with CBS New York.