A mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her 2 children, police say

New York state police say a 33-year-old mother climbed over a safety rail and intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her two children, a 9-year-old and a 5-month-old
FILE - Niagara Falls are seen from Niagara Falls, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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FILE - Niagara Falls are seen from Niagara Falls, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A 33-year-old mother climbed over a safety rail and intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her two children, a 9-year-old and 5-month-old, according to New York state police, who said Wednesday that search and rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Authorities responded to the park around 9 p.m. Monday and determined the family went over the rail on Luna Island, a small island between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls that, along with the Horseshoe Falls, make up the popular tourist draw.

“The investigation has determined that this incident was intentional in nature, though the circumstances remain under investigation,” state police said in a news release.

Authorities are using unmanned aircraft and underwater units in the investigation.

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