New York Mom, 33, and Two Little Kids Die at Niagara Falls — Details
In a tragic incident on October 28, 2024, Chianti Means, a 33-year-old mother from Niagara Falls, New York, and her two children, nine-year-old Roman Rossman and five-month-old Mecca Means, lost their lives after an apparent fall over Niagara Falls near Luna Island. The New York State Police suspect it may have been intentional, though investigations are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including the New York State Park Police, Marine Patrol, and Underwater Recovery Unit, conducted extensive search efforts, but the bodies remain unrecovered. Local authorities and community organizations, like Niagara Charter Schools and the Niagara Falls Police Department, are providing support.
The father of one of the children has launched a fundraising campaign to cover burial expenses and honor their memories. As the investigation continues, the community grieves this devastating loss.
