The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the circumstances and cause of a fatal incident near Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the agency confirmed Aug. 8.
The investigation is active. The Coast Guard has not released further details on the nature of the fatality, the number of individuals involved or the type of vessel or activity connected to the incident.
Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, is one of the most visited landmarks in the United States and operates under National Park Service jurisdiction. The Coast Guard maintains oversight of the surrounding waters in New York Harbor.
The island draws millions of visitors annually and is accessible only by ferry from Manhattan and New Jersey. The waters around the island are among the busiest in the nation, with commercial shipping, ferry traffic and recreational boating converging in the harbor.
No additional details were immediately available from the Coast Guard. The investigation is expected to determine the cause and circumstances of the fatality.