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Niagara River

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Niagara River

River forming the U.S.-Canada boundary between western New York and southern Ontario. Its high flow and steep descent make it one of the best sources of hydroelectric power in North America. It connects Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, and Niagara Falls lies about halfway along its course. The U.S. and Canadian cities of the same name are on either bank of the river. It is navigable from Lake Erie to the upper rapids.
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10 Kelso Sam Patch (1799-1829), known as The Yankee Leaper, became the first famous American daredevil after successfully jumping from a raised platform into the Niagara River near the base of Niagara Falls.
HORSE PLAY; Just for the fun of it by The Racing Post (London, England)
The last person known to survive a plunge over the falls was Michigan man Kirk Jones who climbed down a small embankment and jumped into the Niagara River in October 2003.
Niagara Falls jumper 'critical' by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
The last person to survive a plunge over the falls was Kirk Jones who jumped into the Niagara River in 2003.
THE FALLS GUY; Man survives on log after 180ft Niagara plunge by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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