The captain of a boat that capsized off New York, killing a mother and daughter, has been released on $50,000 bail after being charged over the fatal nighttime sailing. Manuel Hernandez was seen in public for the first time since the accident, which raises questions about vessel safety standards and operator accountability for passenger boat trips.

The overnight capsizing left a mother and her daughter dead after the vessel overturned, prompting prosecutors to pursue charges against Hernandez as the boat's captain. He has since posted the $50,000 bail set by the court and was photographed following his release, though further details of the legal proceedings and any additional charges have not been fully outlined.