Police launch search after woman goes over Niagara Falls
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In this photo provided by WIVB, a crowd gathers near where someone reportedly went over the American Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Saturday. (WIVB via AP)
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. » Police say they have launched a search after a woman went over Niagara Falls.
It happened around 6 p.m. Saturday.
New York State Park Police say a woman in her 40s went over the falls at Prospect Point.
Park Police spokesman Randy Simons says it appeared the woman intentionally entered the water to "harm herself."
He says a police investigation is underway and rescuers were searching the area. The woman has not been found.