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New York State Park Police Press Release
Submitted by Western District Cmdr. Maj. James Hy
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at approximately 2:01 p.m., New York State Park Police responded to Niagara Falls State Park, Horseshoe Falls, for a reported female who had intentionally entered the Niagara River. New York State Park Police located multiple witnesses at the scene. An immediate search of the area commenced using Park Police drone, foot searches of the gorge, and visual searches from overlooks. Park Police contacted New York State Police Aviation for assistance in searching the lower Niagara River. Negative results at this time for any victim, search efforts ongoing.
New York State Park Police stand in solidarity with those who are experiencing mental health conditions and offer our commitment to help individuals get the support they need and deserve. For more: Niagara County Crisis Services, 716-285-3515; Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
