Clinging for life, several people were seen on video waiting to be rescued sitting atop the overturned boat.
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 individual that I found, the small one that I found, was wearing a life vest. Obviously, any time it's a child, it changes maybe your emotional state, but you just have a job to do and you do it," said Ryan Warnock of Rescue Company 1. 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.
The mayor said the accident is a reminder of the dangers associated with our waterways, as they often become a pleasant escape, especially during the summer for so many New Yorkers.CBS2 obtains exclusive video of boat capsizingCBS2's Alice Gainer was at the Pier 78 ferry terminal, where those who were rescued were brought.In addition to the NYPD and FDNY heroes, Gainer also spoke with two NY Waterway ferry captains who sprang into action and were first on scene to help.
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