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Man dangling off Brooklyn Bridge flips bird to cops trying to save him

Last updated: November 23, 2024 5:49 pm
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Heroic NYPD Officers Save Barefoot Man from Jumping off Brooklyn Bridge

On Saturday, heroic NYPD officers successfully prevented a barefoot man from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge. The man, who threatened to take his own life, even displayed defiant behavior towards the officers attempting to save him.

Police responded to reports of a man climbing on the outside part of the bridge near the Brooklyn side. Upon arrival, officers engaged in a dialogue with the man, who expressed his intention to jump off the bridge.

Despite the officers’ efforts to talk him down, the man defiantly flipped the middle finger at them and proceeded to dangle himself from the outer beams of the bridge, hanging precariously over the East River for nearly 20 seconds.

Witnesses described the man as visibly agitated, flailing his arms and screaming at the officers. However, after a tense standoff lasting over an hour, the officers were able to safely corral the man and take him into custody.

The man was then transported to Bellevue Hospital for a psychological evaluation, with no charges filed against him. The incident prompted an emergency halt in westbound traffic on the bridge to facilitate the NYPD’s response.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, you can seek help by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling in New York City. For those outside the city, the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 is available 24/7, or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

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