Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans
The Iron Scow, a 107-year-old wreck that ran aground above Niagara Falls in 1918, is deteriorating and shifting downstream. The scow, which became stranded when two men narrowly avoided plunging over Horseshoe Falls, has been a landmark for over a century.

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AI-generatedThe Iron Scow, a 107-year-old wreck that ran aground above Niagara Falls in 1918, is deteriorating and shifting downstream. The scow, which became stranded when two men narrowly avoided plunging over Horseshoe Falls, has been a landmark for over a century. Erosion caused the barge to break apart in 2022, and recently, the bow section dislodged and moved further down the Niagara River. According to Niagara Parks, the wreck is now slowly breaking apart. The Iron Scow has become a symbol of the falls' history and natural power.
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4 extractedIn 2022, the barge broke into several parts due to erosion.
The boat is now slowly deteriorating.
The Iron Scow is a 107-year-old wreck stranded above Niagara Falls since 1918.
The Iron Scow has shifted downstream and is slowly breaking apart.