Potential Suicide Jumper is Rescued on the Brooklyn Bridge

NYPD and FDNY load a jumper / EDP into an ambulance on the Brooklyn Bridge

FDNY and NYPD respond on the Brooklyn Bridge

Tragedy averted today on the Brooklyn Bridge – an emotionally disturbed man made his way on to the Brooklyn Bridge from the Brooklyn / Cadman Plaza side, threatening to commit suicide.

#Brooklyn *JUMPER ON BROOKLYN BRIDGE* #NYPD on scene with #EDP threatening to jump #Manhattan bound near Cadman Plaza. #SUICIDE #NYC #ESU
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 14, 2012

The FDNY and NYPD were able to talk the man down and prevent him from jumping and placed him in an ambulance to get medical attention.

Jumper / EDP being loaded into an ambulance on the Brooklyn Bridge

NYPD and FDNY load the potential suicide jumper into an ambulance

The only consequence was a bit of a back-up in Brooklyn-bound traffic as the emergency responders moved into position on the Brooklyn side of the bridge.

Traffic at a standstill on the Brooklyn Bridge Eastbound

If you are feeling suicidal or depressed, please contact someone before making a decision to end your life. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, find your local hotline at suicidehotlines.com, or call 1-800-LIFENET for someone to talk to in New York City.