Rescuers Work to Recover Woman in Raging Waters

Occurred on December 8, 2021 / Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Info from Licensor: New York State Park Police were called to a report of a vehicle approximately 75 yards above the brink of the American Falls. The vehicle entered the water upriver from the pedestrian bridge and floated toward the brink before coming to rest. Based on witness statements it was determined that the vehicle had one occupant. Ontario River control and the New York State Power Authority were called to lower the river to aid in the rescue attempt. New York State Park Police Swiftwater Team and Niagara Falls Fire Department assessed the scene but were unable to conduct a land-based rescue safely. Helicopters from the US Coast Guard Detroit, Canadian Coast Guard, and the Niagara County Sheriff all responded to assist. The US Coast Guard helicopter and rescue swimmer made a recovery of the female victim.