Crime & Safety
Video: Man Saved From Jumping Off Williamsburg Bridge By NYPD Cop
"We're here to help," cops told a despondent man standing on the ledge of the Williamsburg Bridge before they dragged him to safety.
WILLIAMSBURG, NY — A man moments away from jumping off the Williamsburg Bridge was stopped and saved by NYPD officers, heart-stopping body cam video shows.
The man, 58, was standing on the ledge of the Williamsburg Bridge when police arrived Tuesday about 5:45 a.m., officials said.
In the police footage, one of the officers from the NYPD 90th Precinct can be heard saying, "We're here to help, just relax," as they pulled the man down from the ledge.
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The man was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, an NYPD spokesperson said on Wednesday morning.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day by calling 988. Its website offers services including a live chat.
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Officers from the @NYPD90Pct received a call that a man in distress was standing on a ledge of the Williamsburg Bridge. During this moment of crisis, your cops’ swift response, effective communication and decisiveness diverted a tragedy as they brought the man back to safety. pic.twitter.com/1gJkf6sZ28
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 20, 2024
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