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People enjoy a warm afternoon in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, October 21, 2024.

NIAGARA FALLS, NY – New York State Police are investigating a tragic incident at Niagara Falls involving a 33-year-old mother and her two children, ages 9 and 5 months, who reportedly fell over the falls Monday evening.

Authorities responded to the scene around 9 p.m. and determined the family had breached the security fence on Luna Island, located between American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.

Police investigation reveals intentional act

According to New York State Police, initial findings suggest the incident was intentional, although the specific circumstances are still under investigation. Police are using unmanned aircraft and underwater units to try to locate and collect evidence in the falls area.

Use of advanced search and rescue tools in the investigation

Efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident include the deployment of drones and underwater search units. The treacherous currents and terrain of Niagara Falls present significant challenges to search and recovery efforts, particularly in the area around Luna Island.

The source

This article is based on a report from the Associated Press, with information from the New York State Police regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident in Niagara Falls. This story was reported from Los Angeles.