Teen Missing After River Fall | Buffalo News

An 18-year-old vanished after falling into the treacherous Lower Niagara River early Wednesday, swept away by powerful rapids near Whirlpool State Park. Search efforts, involving multiple agencies, were briefly paused but resumed Thursday as teams race against time in one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the region. With no sign of the teen yet, the focus remains on the relentless, high-stakes rescue operation—and a sobering reminder of the gorge’s deadly beauty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f1496c6b02ac158