Patrick Sam Copelin was 21 when he was last seen at Prospect Point beside the American Falls in Niagara Falls, New York, on March 8, 2011. Witnesses reported seeing him go into the rushing waters that day; the disappearance was reported to the Niagara Falls Police Department on March 9, 2011. He was described as 5 feet 7 inches, about 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, wearing blue jeans, a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt, and a white Buffalo Sabres knit hat.

A 2008 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Copelin was studying music at Niagara County Community College and played drums in a local band called Friendly Fire. Friends and family remember him for his passion for music, boating and jet skiing, and a warm, affectionate presence at concerts and local venues.

Extensive searches were conducted but he has never been found and the case remains open. If anyone who knew Patrick or saw him at Prospect Point on March 8, 2011 has information, contact the Niagara Falls Police Department.