Unclaimed by family, daredevil's remains get a final resting spot in Niagara Falls Kirk Jones died in 2017 while attempting to go over Niagara Falls in a plastic ball with his pet snake Daredevil get final resting spot in Niagara Falls after family refuses to claim remains and last updated 2020-12-21 14:59:16-05 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW-TV) â Since the 1800s, many daredevils have tried to conquer Niagara Falls in a variety of ways. While some had success, like Nick Wallenda who walked across the Falls on a tightrope in 2012, others did not survive. Kirk Jones is one of those who died in his attempt.