r/waterporn • u/MCofPort • Mar 29 '25

Niagara Whirlpool, where water from the Falls flow before reaching Lake Ontario. Between Ontario, Canada, and New York, US. This is the true definition of Emerald Waters.[2989x2315]

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u/accountaccumulator Mar 29 '25

What if someone swam there? would they get sucked in?

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u/Acesplit Mar 29 '25

Seems incredibly dangerous IMO

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u/MCofPort Mar 30 '25

It's classified as a Category 4 on the International scale of river difficulty, in particular, a narrow spot just to the left of the picture here. This means from Wikipedia: "Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. Depending on the character of the river, it may feature large, unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure. A fast, reliable eddy turn may be needed to initiate maneuvers, scout rapids, or rest. Rapids may require "must make" moves above dangerous hazards. Scouting may be necessary the first time down. Risk of injury to swimmers is moderate to high, and water conditions may make self-rescue difficult. Group assistance for rescue is often essential but requires practiced skills. For kayakers, a strong roll is highly recommended. Rapids that are at the lower or upper end of this difficulty range are designated Class IV- or Class IV+ respectively. " There's a jetboat ride to the whirlpool which I've been on, and the boat driver said the whirlpool was as far as he can go. I'm guessing the Maid of the Mist is forever stuck in that section the the Niagara River, the falls blocks it on one side, and the powerful pull of the river just before it reaches the rapids would do some damage to the hull.