How to Survive Falling into The Niagara Falls
Jet skiing at the top of Niagara Falls wasn't your best idea. You’re already beginning to lose feeling in your body. The Niagara River rarely gets much above freezing, so hypothermia could be setting in. But that’s not your biggest problem, since you're near Horseshoe Falls, with its 57 m (188 ft) drop. The water rushes over the edge of the Falls at 109 km/h (68 mph).And it's taking you with it. Can you survive falling into Niagara Falls?
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How to survive Niagara falls: Be the camera man.
what if the cameraman was just a drone all along
@@Jay_woffe Then your doomed! Isn't that great?
@@Ballistic_Missiles yes
@@irishbattletoster9265 😉
Old ass pj
I'll never go there but it's nice to know
I don’t even know where they are I just know what they are
@@GIGANIGGa747 There in new york and canada.
@@fossilcollector3300 thanks
Don't get dissapointed man, you cannot predict the future, anyone can do anything
@Ayden Duran Good luck and have a happy journey
to everyone saying "don't go" is wrong. it's actually a really beautiful sight, dont live life in fear. just dont get too close and you'll be fine.
It would never hide under a rock
It is beautiful! If you go to the Canada one in winter time, they do light shows and its just amazing!!
They were joking dumbass
@@richie_rich10017 Lmao right?
Go to the Canadian side. Niagara Falls the city is way more dangerous than the falls themselves.
“It’s not impossible to survive” That one guy: bet
Yes 😂
Why it got to be a guy tho?
And he did it again and died on another bet
@@vyro5z because its gotta be a huMAN
Have you heard of the miracle of the falls, a 19-ish year old girl almost fell off of the falls and a 7-ish year old boy fell off the falls and survived
Imagine people trying to dive in niagara falls, in the hope they will survive, after watching this steps
That's suicide basically
Yessir
No sane person would dive in after they've seen and felt the power of the water going by. It makes you want to back up in case the ground cracks and falls in.
@@nagatouzumaki4628 that's a painful and scary way to die
@@Rebeccaluna696 agreed
Just don't take pictures too close just for Instagram. It's not worth it.
You would half to climb over a railing that’s up to your chest pretty much. Not sure about ppl “falling in”
Born and raised in niagara falls ontario canada'' im 38 now,,ive seen dead bodies float by when fishing down thare,, As a kid it haunted me,,i had nightmares for years,,I walked up to the rocks to cast my line one time when i was about 10 years old,,,looked down and rite in front of me was a dead body,, had no legs,,1 arm,,half a head,,bloated all purple and black,..yea'' not pretty when your a child that doesnt understand death yet,,messed me up for a long time.. they blocked it off after 911,,but before that you could literaly fish rite near the bottom of the falls,, rite by the old "maid of the mist'' boats that carry tourists,, another time further down the river at the "whirlpool' i was fishing again in the 7th grade so i was 12,, a body kept floating around ,,everytime it made it way back,, people were trying to snag it with thare fishing line,, half a body more like it,, And stupid drunk guys were throwing beer bottles at it also,, just like it was a normal day... anyways,, felt like venting'' its mostly suicides but sometimes tourists climb the wall and do fall over,, so good luck world,, stay safe if you visit my beautiful city..
Im so sorry youve been traumatised like that. I hope youre doing okay!
Sorry bro. That's tough
That’s messed up. Sorry you went through that.
I worked at the hornblower, almost everyone who works down there has seen a body. It's not an easy thing to see. I'm sorry you had to see it so young.
Sending you virtual hugs
About 20 people go over every year 20 people are collected at the bottom of the falls every year Majority died Me: That’s 100%
In most cases some bodies have not been found
They get pulled into the whirlpool
That’s not even a little true. People do not go over the falls.
This is not even close to accurate. This dude pulled 20 a year out of his ass.
@@vincenzom1954 That’s not accurate at all. I lived in WNY for 40+ years and have family/friends in Grand Island, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Buffalo, and all over Erie and Niagara county. It makes all the local news broadcasts and papers EVERY time someone goes over the falls. They track those stats diligently. Seneca Niagara is a dirt casino. People are losing unemployment and welfare checks there, not their life savings.
How to Survive Niagara Falls? Step 0 : Don't go there
Lol
Yeah I was about to type this
Lmao so true
Why?
Stephanie wdym
That dude in the "inflatable ball" clearly did not love his life.
That was the point, he wanted to end his life.
Thats a lot of shit to remember as I'm plummeting 🙃
LMFAO
lol - underrated comment
I'm going to try it, if it works I'll get back to you 🤘🤘🤘
@@shovel5526 🤣🤣🤣
Hold my beer
This is sending my anxiety through the roof but I’m still watching 🤔
I can feel the drop in my stomach just imagining going over that waterfall man
Oof. That woulda prob been puke central right there..thats prob why the waters so dirty
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@@ec9424 I pooped in in alot
@@ButtChugDoug66Lol 😂
My parents took me on the boat tour by the falls and it’s so massive and majestic but scary at the same time. I’d like to go again one day.
You gotta try the jet boat tour !
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I vacationed there when I was 13. There is a part above the falls with just a railing separating you and the drop, it's terrifying where the mind takes you in scary situations
Yea I been here and its chaos I was scared to fall over
Niagara compared to other waterfalls isn’t actually high it’s pretty small
I live ~40 min from Niagara Falls and go there often. The base of the falls is incredibly rocky. It’s amazing anyone survives 😬 On the American side you can literally walk right up and into the rapids if you wanted to.
Yea! I was there and it felt just like that!
If u fall on that rocky portion headfirst it would burst your skull popping out your brain 🧠 and devastating it and u might be brain dead immediately .Death will follow eventually due to shock and panic .
On the American side it isn't the fall that kills you, it's the toxic orange foam gathered at the bottom that gets you. Someone needs to teach Buffalo to stop throwing their trash in the river.
@@killachinchilla9445 yes
The American side is rocky. I don't think anyone has survived that plunge. Everybody who has gone over and survived went over the Horseshoe Falls (Canada).
Whew!!! I feel so much safer now that I know how to survive Niagra Falls. I was living in constant fear but now I am at peace. Thanks for this educational video that I needed.
You are right. The best way to survive a fall into Niagara Falls is to not fall in. Not falling into the Niagara Falls is better than going to hospital, because as they say, prevention is better than cure.
I live 30 minutes from Niagara falls, Canada side. The hospital here sucks. I came in by ambulance while having a stroke and they put me in the waiting room to wait to be registered while I was having a stroke and then the nurse yelled at me bc I couldn't move my leg due to the stroke. If you ever come this way, don't go to the hospital. Lol
@@susane7221 And if I don't go the hospital, I won't get well and I would die. Do you remember, a boy named Roger Woodward fell into Niagara Falls. He luckily survived and went to a hospital. And that hospital is so good, he was released from the hospital in just 3 days. The hospital is not as bad as you think. Do you know that the hospital has saved millions of lives?
@@londonofficeuser probably before the nurse I had worked there. There is also a hospital in Niagara falls which was good. I don't remember that boy. I moved here in 2018 from Atlanta
If you go over Niagara there is no hospital that can help ya.
@@JadedBelle Well, do you know that a seven year old boy fell in the Niagara falls and he was taken to a hospital and recovered? He was able to recover, so that means a hospital can help you. Now shut your bloody mouth and stop talking nonsense!
Him: hold your breath Me: are you kidding me? I was going to try to breath underwater
Breathe
Hahaha!!!!
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the thing is that falling you may be screaming or breathing fast. when you hit the water you are going to immediately get sucked under at least 20 to 30 meters deep. plus you have the counter current pushing you back into the water fall. You are problaly going to need at least 1 minute of breath to swim past the current and up 20 meters to the surface.
Step 5: Remeber you’re swimming lessons Me:flashbacks to my mom yeeting me into the lake 👁👄👁
Dad*
@@cutefirefly6705 same as me to
Currently falling down the Niagra Falls thanks for this.
New fear unlocked : *everything*
Imagine surviving the first time then thinking you should do it again
As a kid, going over the falls was my biggest nightmare. My parents took me several times and it always gave me anxiety.
@@ems4884 So true!
I'm watching this just in case
This is how you survive 99.99% of the things shown in these videos it's simple... DON'T DO ANY OF THEM THAT'S HOW YOU SURVIVE!
Of course,the purpose of these videos is teaching common people survival tips in order to overcome extremely improbable situations but they still might come in handy.
@@Seageass01 You know something you're right. They're over 7 billion people on earth and odds are someone is being a dumbass every second and should watch these videos just before there impending doom!🤣
@@Sub4Dubs : You're right,some people just lack common sense.
@@Seageass01 Enjoy 2 minutes nature video here kzhead.info/sun/gpGqodqPnZF6ZnA/bejne.html
Niagara Falls is jaw-droppingly beautiful, despite the commercialism in the area. I recommend visiting, just use common sense and stay on the correct side of the railing.
It’s like a mini Vegas
You’d have to be suicidal or nuts to want to try going over the falls. Both the Canadian and American governments should build the fences higher to prevent anyone from climbing over them.
Facts!!!
Trump tried to build a wall america said no so stupid
@@anggr4549 He was going to build a wall around Niagara Falls? Stop being stupid. He’s talking about something specific and you’re talking about something completely different.🙄
@@refugeofthoughts8870 yea thats my point .
We have guard rails along the river. Step one. Don't cross them. You'll be fine. P.S. it's very illegal to attempt to enter the water. Most people do for su****al reasons. Those who go there to f**ck around will get arrested quickly. Sincerely, a life long Niagara County Resident.
What an awesome sight! Thank you Dad for taking us there, great experience. Can’t imagine going over that
I've had the pleasure of visiting the falls a couple years ago and it was a great experience. There's a ferry that takes you close to the falls and i happen to stay on top deck where you'll feel the wash of water and wind. I tell ya i had a hard time breathing at times during that so i couldn't even imagine go over and having all the water falling down on top of you
Maid of the Mist
Wow, we are going to the boat today! Is the top deck actually better or the bottom deck for both view and water?
It really works!! I was being carried away by the rapids at Niagra falls and pulled my phone out and googled "How to survive Niagara falls" and this came up and saved my life!
😭😂
Howwwe
I had to wait for an ad to play and died 😕
The falls stoping their 100 MPH current in order for you to watch a 7 minute and 22 second video in peace was very considerate of them. They even offered you tea and crimpers to eat as well. 😩
I’ve been to Niagara Falls before!!!! Pretty Amazing. Here’s a Step everyone should follow: Don’t even think about going near the Waterfall. It’s not worth it at all.
I live in Buffalo and I often take boat rides in Lake Erie and go to the Falls quite frequently, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to watch this just in case. lol. Thanks for this! Hope I never need to apply this knowledge but better safe than sorry.
same!! just took a hike near the river the other day in lewiston and it looked kinda tempting
I think it's funny that they fail to mention that the constant water pressure will bring you back under the falls and hold your body there for years potentially. That poor girl that jumped last winter was never found. Then if you do survive the jump and get to the surface, you have the worlds only class 6 rapids which you won't survive that and the whirlpool.
@@Danp34332 there was a girl that jumped last winter???? I live in Niagara Falls and never heard of it. I grew in Lewiston on the Niagara River. Every Summer you'd hear about bodies turning up. My older brothers discovered some blown up from the water. My parents own a Marina in Lewiston for 40 plus years. I've never thought the Falls was a glamorous place. I always thought there is something creepy about those waters.
@@Monkey-fc9nc yeah that poor girl from Buff State that committed suicide. She was on the news for like 2 weeks. She went to goat island at like 1am and never came off the island. She called a couple of friends and told them she had a plan to end it after her bf broke up with her.
I was in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Buffalo for 1 summer. If a boat in the river gets into the rapids above the falls it will most likely get hung up in the rocks and not drift all the way to the brink / crest. We rescued a 22 ft boat one night with 5 drunk fishermen, who thought they were going the other way. Their boat was caught in the rocks, and we took them off one at a time with a Canadian Parks Dept jet boat (no propeller). The operators at both dams on the falls also have the ability to open the water intakes full and purge the water thru, to reduce the flow of water over the falls. That is partly why their boat was stuck, the intakes are normally open at night, and the flow of water over the falls is greatly reduced.
Whenever we go I can’t even let my daughter get anywhere near the rails. It gives me massive anxiety.
And that's why you're a great parent 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
So many tourist here let their kid climb the railing on the Canadian side and my mom freaks the heck out every time lol I’ve witnessed this too many times
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Hell I haven't even let my kids go see the Falls. Lol
When I was there I kept getting this feeling that I'm going to jump in. I literally had to walk away from it because it was freaking me out thinking I'm gonna jump over the rail. It was really weird lol
I live in Canada and I never knew people were so scared of freaking Niagara Falls my family and I always go there not scared. There’s no way to fall off unless you literally g9 over the Fence which is your fault. Go to Niagara cuz it’s one best looking places on earth.
I never thought it was scary. Its not scary to stand on land and look at water
Thx for the tips I owe u my life!!
This is what I always wanted to do. This is my life's purpose Thank you
There’s a theme park on the Canadian side called MarineLand. It has a ride called the Sky Screamer that’s constructed on a mountain and built very high. If you sit on the side of the ride facing the Falls, you’ll get the best view of the Falls money can buy.
I've been there. its really nice but it made my anxiety high
Thx man, i watched this while falling in the niagara falls and it's rlly helps me
Omg I'm cramming for an exam on natural wonders and this actually helped a lot!
How to survive a Niagara Falls Don't go there!
You coppied but ok
10/10 would recommend
But I went there
U know there’s a stone fense
@@senseijake7681 First time on the Internet ?
these videos are so interesting for reasons that i am unaware of
Thanks for the tips… I feel more confident now. Gonna give it a go.
"Remember your swimming lessons." *Aish, that sucks I never took any.* ☹
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you should do a: how to survive the titanic sinking
Titanic isn't here anymore
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@@ScorchMetallic Ok
@LAKSHITA SATYA u commented too late
That was escalation
Thanks for sharing this
I go every year I could never tire of seeing it. Haven't fallen in yet
It's easy to survive Niagara Falls. Here's a hint: Stay away from the water.
I was here last week and I survived the fall by following this tips. Specifically the tip 6 worked out for me👍
Hehe
Ok dexter go back to your lab ..
@@biqich8554, at my lab😃
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Hello fellow childhood cartoon character
I was born and raised in Niagara Falls NY. My first job was with the Maid of the Mist. Too many times I would go to work at the Souvenir store base of the Falls - law enforcement pulling out a body or bones being found.
In the 60s a kid went over with just a life preserver on and survived. It was an accidental going over. His sister managed to swim to the shore before going over, but the adult with them (father I think, maybe uncle) perished. The Maid of the Mist picked the boy out of the water.
This happened around 1960-61. The boy was about six years old at the time. Stay safe and GOD bless all.
And that kid was Captain Sean Christopher, the first Astronaut to walk on Mars....
Having lived a 10 min. walk from the Falls half of my life. Then close by and always bring my kids. It's weird to make it out that it's people jumping all the time. It is a beautiful, majestic natural wonder of the World. People who can take a trip to visit will enjoy it.
Having gone to Niagara Falls many times over the years the sheer idea of getting into the water is terrifying tbh. Gorgeous and powerful but dangerous. (The Canadian side is better btw!)
That was the smoothest transition in promoting the next video that I've seen yet lol 😆 great job 👏
i live next to the niagara falls, i’ve leaned over a little bit. just don’t be dumb and lean to far or try to sit on the short fence. it’s a beautiful sight and i go there almost everyday.
Beautiful place, scary currents. Been there myself.
What this didn’t take into consideration is cold water shock. When a person submerges under cold water instantly they may open their mouth in a reflex and suck air in by a reflex, like a cold shower. So initially some of these people may have not been pummeled by rocks but hit the water opened mouth and drowned instantly. They invented drysuit for a reason.
you dont drown instantly - your lungs fill with water instantly, but you remain conscious for about 4 minutes without air
@@kenwittlief255 in cold water you may begin to drown instantly from cold water shock. You’ll gasp and mouth opens and begin instantly drowning. That’s why people wear dry suits
Lol. That’s helpful.. I never thought about that.. Thank you..
@@shaygalloway8683it’s called GASP syndrome
Thanks for the advise.
I was there in October 2021. Seductive and beautiful.
I've visited Niagara Falls and it's a magical place to visit and live
Lmao no it’s not, I love 20 min frome there, one of the shittiest places in NY, Canada side is nice tho
@@myacampbell6516 - Is that area still that bad? I remember coming across from the Canadian side after a trip around Lake Ontario as a kid, and the difference was surprising. It was like going from a nice neighborhood into a slum. I would have thought they'd have gentrified it a bit by now.
@@myacampbell6516 really? when I went the canadian side was actually kinda dirty and stuff, but the ny was ok-ish.
@@myacampbell6516 I agree bro . The ship ride is the most fun part. I met some of the kindest people there.
3:28 the h3 100 layers of T-shirt challenge, that’s so random- I can’t 😭😭
@Gracie Adello 3:28*
@@kikimarie7683 thanks 😅
God I love this channel, cracks me up every single time
Can't believe KZhead hasn't pulled this video. Cool stuff.
I live in Niagara Falls, NY and it’s beautiful. However, people need to realize that the bigger waterfall, The Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, has less rigid and massive sharp rocks at the bottom whereas Niagara Falls, the US side, is almost 100% impossible to survive due to the massive sharp and rigid rocks at the bottom. More people survived going over the Horseshoe Falls than Niagara Falls! And DUH, there are strong railings to keep you from “slipping” or falling off as long as you have a brain, it’s safe. I would highly suggest visiting both the US and Canadian side and experiencing the Cave of the Winds (only US side) that let’s you take a walk right under Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mist (both US & Ontario, Canada) where you ride boats right up close and almost under the Horseshoe Falls & Niagara Falls. The natural whirlpool is also phenomenal! You can go over it on a cabled trolley from the Canadian side only and it’s so worth it!
I would also recommend hiking the gorge trail to view the rapids & Fort Niagara too!
Journey behind the falls is cool too, but the best thing to do there is the helicopter rides.
Nobody has ever gone over on the American side and survived.
Imagine you are in the edge of the fall..and watching this tutorial
I’m doing it right now
Muy interesante gracias por compartirlo 👍 un saludo
Very handy video, you never know when you could find yourself going over Niagra Falls.
I‘ve lived in Canada for 6 years now and going there every year is awesome
Boring place. Only good for visit.
@@Junjo11 we all like different things I visit every year ( bar last) and if I saw Niagara every day of the year could never be bored
how a guy breaks his ribs and almost breaks his spine and thinks, im gonna do this again
I’m so hooked on these videos
thnx for the video, tomorrow i am going to jump into the niagara falls and this video is very helpful!
Fortunately this is one survival tip I'll never have to use. 😊
Such a beautiful place glad I can bike there!
I just visited Nigeria falls 2 weeks ago..it's beautiful 😍
Tysm...I am niagra fall survivor. Thanks to you.
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@@Meow-dr3pr 😂
A COUPLE CORRECTIONS... To this day (*2021) after the Canadian man in crisis who survived the 4am plunge in 2019, that makes ONLY 5 ‘Known’ People who have completely survived a unprotected fall over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls ever since they were first discovered in the 1800s. So just shy of ‘Half-a-dozen’ , NOT ‘a-dozen’. First ‘known’ person to survive the falls unprotected was 7yo Roger Woodward in July of 1960, his story is still referred to as ‘The Niagara Miracle’. And Kirk Jones’s first stunt was in 2003, not 2013. It was 14 YEARS before he tried to ‘beat the falls again’ in the inflatable ball but that time he wasn’t as lucky,
The "He did not make it out alive this time" really gave me sadness.
Ethan and Hila just chilling in this informational video
Fun Fact: in 1901, a lady called Annie esbolh went in a barrel down Niagara Falls and she survived!
At elementary school, when I was writing a narrative about going there, I described the waterfall as about 150 feet tall, so I was pretty close.
how beautiful nature falls are very amazing
View is Splendid 💕
How to survive falling into the Niagara Falls Step 1: Don't jump in
Ya, they havs lots of fences to keep you safe
@@abbey.f well Not to high
“Oh-no” “Don’t tell me. We’re about to go over a huge waterfall” “Yep” “Sharp rocks at the bottom?” “Most likely” “Bring it on”
When you go over, is there any chance you will hit the rocks below or is the water much higher that when you hit it, there is enough water to cushion you from hitting the rocks at the bottom?
I live in Buffalo, NY I grew up around the Falls I do not care what anyone says you will not survive under any circumstances!!! You can only understand the true power of the Falls once you witness it in person!!!!
You won’t survive going over the American Falls, because of the rocks, but a few have survived going over the Horseshoe Falls, including a 12 year old boy, in 1960.
@@jenniferrogers2492 He was seven. Roger Woodward.
over the last 100 years around 2,000 people have gone over (estimated) how many survived? 10? the odds are not good.
Fact: Niagara Falls is deeper at the base than it is high.
I’m not sure why, but that scared the shit outta me
1:26 OMG I LOVE THAT PART 😂
Got it. Hold your breath. Go feet first. Brace for impact. Awesome survival advice.
wear a wetsuit in January...
I've often wondered about the likelihood of survival if someone launched themselves over the falls at top speed on a jet ski, but also had some type of miniature hang gliding contraption or suit that would allow them to glide long enough to ensure they cleared the rocks below (FYI, they would let go of the jet ski once they went airborne)
A dude tried, he died. This mist from the falls caused his parachute not to open
My father went in with no protection neither, my mother hasn't seen him since
I'll have to remember all this when I go over
I tried your tricks, it worked but it’s terrifying
I would just sing before dying 😔🙌🏻
Sing "Oh Canada", so maybe you'll go to a Canadian hospital if you do happen to survive.
any h3 fam spot ethan and hila at 3:29 😂
😂
My family’s favorite vacation spot .. Taking my boyfriend this summer it’s so beautiful 💕
N.falls actually gets as warm as the low 70's FH in the warmest months of the year (not discrediting hypothermia)--- but still great vid!- and new sub.
KZheadr after watching this: *Whats up guys, it’s ______! Today I will be jumping off of Niagara Falls and giving you guys a tour of what it’s like underwater, this is a really insane challenge! As always, make sure to like and subscribe-*
😂😂