Feb. 14, 2023 The five-year-old was flown by helicopter to Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Source Firehouse.com News
A child was rescued after he and his mother plummeted 90 feet and hit ice in Niagra Gorge.
The woman who jumped with the five-year-old was killed, according to WGRZ.
“It’s really tough terrain that our guys and girls were able to get through and get to them and provide that life-saving care and do everything they could. But as far as putting other people at risk, we’re going to make every effort for that child that was still alive at the time” said Chris Rosa, of the New York State Parks Police.
The boy was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Oishei Children’s Hospital for treatment of a head injury.
“Niagara Falls is a tough place to perform rescues and the State Park Police we have swift water rescue team we have high angle rope rescue guys that train all the time,” Rola said. “Niagara Falls fire is great, and as you can see, the State Police are a great partner with us and they’re their aviation crews top notch.