On Sunday, Staten Island was the site of a fatal boating accident that left three people dead, two hospitalized, and one person missing after a boat capsized near the Ambrose Channel. The accident happened on Sunday noon and the Coast Guard, FDNY and NYPD units responded to the scene immediately.
The accident was reported and five people were rescued, three of whom died in hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released as the investigations continue. One of the two survivors is said to be in critical condition, while the other is said to be in stable condition.
The search for the sixth person is still ongoing, and the search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing person in the water. Officials said, “We are using all our resources to find the missing person as quickly as possible. This is a very urgent task.
The Coast Guard and the NYPD have launched an investigation to find out why the boat tipped over. At the beginning of the investigation, it was established that no other vessels were involved, but the cause of the accident is still unknown. Weather conditions, mechanical failure, and human error are also suspected in the accident.
The area near Staten Island is famous for its unpredictable waters, which only increases the concern about boating safety. In the meantime, the search for answers and the recovery of the bodies continue to be the focus of the community as it waits for more information. This tragic event has left everyone on Staten Island in shock and has once again reminded everyone of the need to be careful while on the water. In the meantime, authorities are urging people to use caution when navigating local waters as the investigation into this tragic incident progresses.
