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The New York State Parks Police released the following statement on Wednesday:
“At approximately 10:15 a.m. on July 22, 2026, the NYS Park Police received a report of an 18-year-old male in the Niagara River near the bottom of the Whirlpool stairs.
“Witnesses stated the male had been standing on a rock fishing in a restricted area with five other individuals when he fell in the river. Witnesses further reported that the male was struggling to swim and stay afloat.
“There is currently a multiagency, binational search underway to include the NYS Park Police, NYS Police, U.S. Coast Guard – Niagara, Canadian Park Police, Erie County Aviation, Niagara County Aviation, and Niagara Falls Fire Department.”
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