Second Person Jumps at Niagara Falls, A Body is Recovered in Lake Ontario

Authorities have recovered a body from Lake Ontario near the mouth of the Niagara River, which may belong to a man who reportedly jumped from the Niagara Falls State Park Observation Deck last week. The discovery comes as officials investigate a second incident that occurred on June 24th at the same location.

A fisherman operating near the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Youngstown noticed what appeared to be a human body floating in the water. He immediately contacted the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies, with assistance from the Coast Guard, retrieved the body by boat and transported it to shore.

Law enforcement officials believe the individual may be connected to an ongoing investigation by New York State Park Police. The body is suspected to be that of a person who was reported missing after an apparent suicide from the park’s observation deck on June 18th. However, Park Police have not officially confirmed the identity.

While the first individual was still being searched for, a second incident occurred around 12:06pm. Park Police responded quickly to reports of a person jumping from the observation deck into the water below, just feet away from the American Falls.

A search was immediately launched involving drone surveillance, foot patrols, and boats canvassing the Niagara River Gorge. Despite these efforts, no individual was located during the initial search.

Park Police have not released additional information regarding either case.

Resources are available for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Niagara County Crisis Services can be reached at (716) 285-3515, and the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the New York State Parks Police.

Second Person Jumps at Niagara Falls, A Body is Recovered in Lake Ontario