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Calif. Police Stop Potential Jumper on Bridge

Jan. 25, 2023

Fort Bragg police officers "prevented a distraught person" who threatened to commit suicide by jumping off the Noyo Bridge, and the agency reminded residents, "We are here for you."

Source The Ukiah Daily Journal, Calif.

Fort Bragg, CA, police saved a person who threatened to commit suicide by jumping off the Noyo Bridge over the weekend.

The Fort Bragg Police Department reports that officers stopped a suicide attempt Sunday evening by "preventing a distraught person from (jumping) off the Noyo Bridge."

In a post on Facebook, the FBPD offered no more details regarding the incident, but added: "We are here for you. If you are depressed and having suicidal thoughts, or know someone that is, call us, or call 9-1-1; or call/text 9-8-8 (National Suicide Hotline); or call RCS Crisis 1-855-838-0404. Just call. Also, school counselors in the Fort Bragg Unified School District are ready to assist any student. It's OK to not be OK, but please let someone know."

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