Update: Dramatic Recovery at the Brink of the American Falls Has Tragic End

Wednesday, 8 December 2021 15:03

By Noelle Sinclair/Tami Jeanneret

Coast guard helicopter used in rescue

A tragic end to a dramatic rescue operation yesterday at the brink of the falls.

A woman in her late 60’s, rescued from a nearly submerged vehicle, about 50 yards from the brink of the American Falls has died.

Police received a call about a car in the water near the pedestrian bridge floating towards the cataract early yesterday afternoon.

A U.S. Coast Guard chopper was called in to rescue the victim.

It’s still not known how the car ended up in the water.

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