In an event that sent ripples of anxiety through Lockport, New York, a tour boat tragically capsized in an underground cave along the historic Erie Canal on Monday.
The incident, as shared by the police on social media, sparked a quick and comprehensive response from multiple agencies.
A Tour Boat Capsizes : Swift Response Leads to Safe Evacuation
Despite the unexpected tour boat capsizing, seven individuals aboard were successfully transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital.
All are reportedly in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries, according to hospital spokesperson Patricia Kingston-Brandt, highlighting the efficacy of the swift emergency response.
Ensuring seamless rescue operations, surrounding streets were closed off to grant easier access for rescue crews. In a testament to inter-agency cooperation, the police and fire officials were instrumental in the rescue of all 36 passengers, as reported by WBEN News Radio.
A Tour Boat Capsizes : A Trip of Wonder Turns Worrisome
The ill-fated vessel was a part of the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Tour, a popular local attraction roughly 20 miles east of Niagara Falls near the US-Canada border.
