Jetskiing the Whirlpool rapids

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Crazy?
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I would assume that if you fall off, you are going to have a heck of a time getting back on - alive.
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that looks so fun :D
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What are the laws regarding jetskiing up the whirlpool rapids and to the base of the falls? This guy get a special permit or something? Did he get arrested afterwards or fined and how did you get these close photos? Thanks
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I'm not sure of the laws. i have seen it happen several times. Boating is probably not prohibited in the lower rapids as fishermen go in there all the time.
I used a zoom lens. 600mm
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They were there when we went 2 years ago too.
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I'm almost certain that's illegal.
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This was photographed in Devil's Hole State Park, which is the subject of a new page:
http://www.nyfalls.com/niagara/niagara-devils-hole.html
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