Mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her two kids, police ...

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (WBNG/Gray News) - Search and rescue efforts for a mother and her two children after they went over Niagara Falls have been unsuccessful according to police.

New York State Police reported 33-year-old Chaianti Means climbed over the safety rail and intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her children, 9-year-old Roman Rossman and 5-month-old Mecca Means.

It is reported all three are from the town of Niagara Falls.

Police responded at about 9 p.m. on Oct. 28 to where the three reportedly went over the rail on Luna Island, a small island between American Falls and Bridal Falls.

Police determined the incident was “intentional in nature.” However, police noted that the circumstances remain under investigation.

As of Wednesday, search and rescue efforts have been unsuccessful and Means and the children are believed to be dead.

There is no threat to public safety.

NYS Park Police Unmanned Aircraft Systems, NYSPP Marine Patrol, NYSP Aviation, Underwater Recovery Unit, Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara Charter Schools are assisting State Police with the investigation.

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