Woman, two children go over Niagara Falls

NYSP: An investigation found this to be an intentional act
Niagara Falls
Photo credit Zach Penque - WBEN

Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Police says a woman took herself and two children over Niagara Falls on Monday night. Officials believe this was an intentional act.

At approximately 9 p.m. ET on Monday, State Parks Police and State Police responded to an incident on or around Goat Island in Niagara Falls.

Troopers say their investigation determined that three individuals, Chaianti Means, 33-years-old, Roman Rossman, 9-years-old and Mecca Means, 5-months-old, all of Niagara Falls, crossed over a safety guild rail and went over Niagara Falls on Luna Island (attached to Goat Island).

 The investigation has determined that this incident was intentional in nature, though the circumstances remain under investigation.

New York State Park Police and State Police search/rescue efforts were conducted with negative results.

This incident deems no public threat to safety.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Zach Penque - WBEN