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Woman jumped into Niagara Falls with 2 kids, police say

By Austin Williams
Published  October 30, 2024 6:44pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX TV Digital Team
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People enjoy a warm afternoon in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on October 21, 2024.

The Brief

    • A 33-year-old mother and her two children went over Niagara Falls from Luna Island in an apparent intentional act.
    • Police responded Monday night and launched search and rescue efforts.
    • Investigators are using drones and underwater units to gather evidence.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - New York state police are investigating a tragic incident at Niagara Falls involving a 33-year-old mother and her two children, ages 9 and 5 months, who reportedly went over the falls Monday evening. 

Authorities responded to the scene around 9 p.m. and determined that the family went over the safety rail on Luna Island, located between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.

Police investigation points to intentional act

According to New York state police, early findings suggest that the incident was intentional, though specific circumstances are still under investigation. Police are using unmanned aircraft and underwater units in an effort to locate and gather evidence from the falls area.

Use of advanced search and rescue tools in the investigation

Efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident include deploying drones and underwater search units. Niagara Falls’ dangerous currents and terrain present significant challenges for search and recovery efforts, especially in the area around Luna Island.

The Source
This article is based on a report by the Associated Press, with information from the New York state police regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident at Niagara Falls. This story was reported from Los Angeles.