Mother and two children presumed dead after going over Niagara Falls in suspected intentional act

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A mother and her two children are presumed dead after going over Niagara Falls on Monday night. New York State Police are investigating the incident, which they believe was intentional. Surveillance footage shows the 9-year-old boy entered the water first, followed by his 5-month-old sister and their mother. Authorities are exploring whether mental health issues may have contributed to the incident. Search efforts for the bodies are ongoing, focusing on the Niagara River gorge and shoreline. The investigation continues as police gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the event.


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