December 24, 2010 Boat theft turns into water rescue www.privateofficer.com
Niagra Falls Dec 24 2010 A police investigation at the Maid of the Mist turned into a rescue after a suspect became trapped in the Niagara gorge early Thursday.
At 4:30 a.m., a security guard at Maid of the Mist contacted Niagara Parks Police after spotting two people on the boats.
One person was arrested at the scene without incident.
The second suspect fled on foot into the gorge.
He was found about two hours later near the Rainbow Bridge.
“The slope of the gorge is incredibly slippery right now and treacherous,” said Sgt. Lance Dobbin, of the Niagara Parks Police.
The Niagara Falls Fi re Department was called in to help the Niagara Parks Police high-angle river team remove the male from the gorge.
Niagara Falls Fire Chief Lee Smith said firefighters used an aerial winch to lift the male to the top of the gorge.
The male was treated at hospital for hypothermia and released into police custody.
Charged with mischief over $5,000, theft under $5,000, attempt to commit an indictable offence and obstruct police is an 18-year-old Niagara-on-the- Lake resident.
A 17-year-old youth from Niagara Falls is charged with mischief over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and attempt to commit and indictable offence.
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