Fatal Boat Capsizing During Underground Cave Tour in Lockport, NY

A tour boat capsized in a cave along the Erie Canal in western New York state, killing one man and sending several passengers into the water. First responders pulled 16 people from the water, with 11 taken to hospitals for minor injuries and hypothermia. Another 12 passengers were tall enough to walk through the water while breathing and reach safety. The people in the boat were hospitality and travel professionals in the area on a “familiarization tour,” guests of Destination Niagara USA, which promotes local tourism. The cause of the capsizing was under investigation.