On Tuesday afternoon, the NYPD responded to an emergency call to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This indicated that a woman jumped from there, according to NYPD reports.
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It is believed that the woman is about 20 years old; however, his identification was not immediately available. Her condition is also unknown.
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MTA confirmed police activity on the lower level of the Brooklyn-bound bridge and said the NYPD is handling the investigation.
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The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge magnet for suicides
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When it opened in 1964, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island, became a monumental gateway to New York Harbor. However, over time it became the scene of multiple suicides and suicide attempts. For example, in 2013-14 there were 14 suicide attempts, seven of which were successful.
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In 2020, in a two-week period in 2020, there were three suicide attempts, two of which were successful.
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In July 2021, a 58-year-old man jumped from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and his jump was captured on surveillance video, SIlive.com reported at the time.
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A $32.8 million fence will be installed in the Verrazzano-Narrows
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Likewise, last week, a contract for $32.8 million to install a permanent fence for suicide prevention on the entire Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which is expected to be completed within two years.
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Our family is devastated by the loss! It was my cousin who jumed this week. Does NY state not care for the lives of people? keeping this death trap/magnet operating as is?