Body Recovered from Water After Reported Jump from I-190 Bridge

A man’s body was pulled from the water at the Foot of Ferry in Buffalo on Wednesday evening following a multi-agency response.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the individual was seen jumping into the Black Rock Canal from the I-190 bridge at approximately 7:27pm. A rescue crew from Coast Guard Station Buffalo was immediately dispatched to the area.

Local agencies also joined the response. Buffalo Police and Fire units were on scene along with members of the New York State Police. A spokesperson for the City of Buffalo confirmed that the Underwater Rescue Team was activated and the Buffalo Police Homicide Unit was notified.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the man recovered. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Body Recovered from Water After Reported Jump from I-190 Bridge