Actions

Man jumps into Niagara Falls, survives with minor injuries

Posted
and last updated

A man escaped with minor injuries after he jumped into the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario early Tuesday morning.

According to Niagara Parks Police, the incident happened around 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Crews were called to the area after getting reports of a suicidal man at the brink of the falls.

When officers arrived, they say the man jumped into the river and was then swept over the waterfall.

The man was found a short time later sitting on the rocks below the falls at the water's edge, according to police. Officers say he wasn't seriously injured.

The man's name is not being released.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is out there. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline can be reached 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.


T
his article was originally published by WKBW .

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Saturday

11/29/2025

Fog Late

-° / 41°

5%

Sunday

11/30/2025

Partly Cloudy

54° / 42°

12%

Monday

12/01/2025

Partly Cloudy

58° / 41°

10%

Tuesday

12/02/2025

Partly Cloudy

57° / 40°

5%

Wednesday

12/03/2025

Partly Cloudy

55° / 40°

5%

Thursday

12/04/2025

Mostly Clear

59° / 40°

3%

Friday

12/05/2025

Clear

57° / 42°

4%

Saturday

12/06/2025

Clear

59° / 43°

4%