Body of 18-year-old who fell in Niagara River in July identified

A outdoors story from New York, reported by WIVB Buffalo.

Outdoors · New York · October 16, 2026

From WIVB Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The body that New York State Police found in the Niagara River has been identified as the 18-year-old who fell into the river in July. State Police used dental records to identify Aung S. Hla, who fell into the river around 10:15 a.m. on July 22 while fishing with friends.

Reported by WIVB Buffalo, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at WIVB Buffalo →

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