UPDATE
The woman's body has been recovered from the canal. She did not survive the jump into the canal. A cause of death is not known at this time. O
ORIGINAL STORY
The Lockport Police Department requested community assistance in locating a missing woman, Kristine M. Adams, aged 52. She was last seen on Thursday at approximately 7:50am and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. However, it is known that her vehicle was abandoned somewhere in Lockport.
Adams is described as 5' 3" tall and weighing around 105 pounds. Authorities are concerned for her well-being and are actively searching for any leads that could help in finding her.
Based on their investigation over the last 24 hours, police were searching the Erie Canal. It was then reported by Niagara Action that eyewitnesses had alleged that she jumped into the Erie Canal.
Since that time, the woman's body has been recovered from the canal. She did not survive the jump into the canal. A cause of death is not known at this time. Our prayers go out to her family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
CONFIRMED: Niagara County Woman Dead After Jumping into Erie Canal, Body Found