Search unsuccessful after mother, 2 children went over Niagara ...

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By Staff The Associated Press

Posted October 30, 2024 4:54 pm

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New York state police say a 33-year-old mother went over Niagara Falls with her two children, a 9-year-old and a 5-month-old. Search and rescue efforts have been unsuccessful.

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Authorities on Wednesday say they responded to the area around 9 p.m. Monday and determined the family went over a safety rail on Luna Island. The small island sits between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls that, along with the Horseshoe Falls, make up the popular tourist draw.

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“The investigation has determined that this incident was intentional in nature, though the circumstances remain under investigation,” state police said in a statement.

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Authorities are using unmanned aircraft and underwater units in the investigation.

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