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New York State Park Police issue alert for watercraft users near Niagara Falls

Posted at 1:41 PM, Jul 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-21 13:41:20-04

New York State Park Police are putting watercraft users on alert.

Police are reminding boaters and jet ski operators that operating in the federally restricted exclusionary zone above Niagara Falls is prohibited.

Police say violators will face charges for entering the restricted area by state or federal authorities.

According to Park Police, there have been nine incidents involving boats or jet skis that have ignored the warning buoys between May 29th and July 16th. 

For more information, you are asked to contact Park Police at 716-278-1777