VIDEO: NJ state troopers rescue suicidal 18-year-old from overpass in Burlington County
MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, NJ (Burlington County) – New Jersey State Troopers last month rescued a suicidal woman attempting to jump from an overpass in Mount Laurel Township, state police said.
Troopers Michael Basti and Stephen McDonald were dispatched to the State Highway 38 overpass on Interstate 295 on Nov. 29 for the report of a person sitting on the edge of the bridge, state police said.
When troopers arrived, they made contact with an 18-year-old woman in a state of emotional distress. While speaking to the woman, troopers determined that she was distraught and was contemplating jumping from the bridge, state police said.
Troopers made a determination that they needed to take action in order to save the woman’s life. They quickly grabbed the woman and successfully pulled her away from the edge, state police said.
A short time later, Mount Laurel EMS arrived on scene and transported the woman to an area hospital for further treatment, state police said.
“We urge anyone experiencing a crisis that seems too much to bear to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org,” state police said.
