A man cheated death in a heart-stopping incident at Niagara Falls after his boat capsized, sending him plummeting 50 feet over the roaring cascade. The dramatic event, captured on video, shows the small vessel overturning in the turbulent waters before the man is swept over the edge.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "terrifying," with onlookers initially fearing the worst. However, in what officials are calling a "miracle," the man survived the plunge and was quickly rescued by emergency teams.
A Close Call with Nature's Fury
Authorities confirmed the victim was conscious when pulled from the water below the falls. He was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.
"This could have easily been a tragedy," said a spokesperson for Niagara Parks Police. "The fact that he survived such a fall is extraordinary given the power of these waters."
Safety Warnings Reinforced
The incident has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of the Niagara River, particularly for small watercraft. Officials emphasized that the area above the falls is strictly off-limits to boats due to the strong currents that can quickly pull vessels toward the precipice.
This marks the first such incident at the famous waterfalls in several years, though history records numerous daredevil attempts to conquer the mighty cascade - with varying degrees of success.
