Woman prevented from jumping off Burnside Bridge


Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
02:22
Transcript:
And this is a repeat of the potential jumper eastbound Burnside Bridge at the west end. There initially was a report of a female on the south side of the bridge hanging by her arms over the water. Looks like our collar was managed to get her back on the correct side of the bridge, but she's still trying to jump back over. White female red hair, dark blue shirt and light blue scrum pants. This is for a squad one, C-1 rescue boat, 21, and we're on OP6 at 1838. and Meta 1547 has added. Stage, pleases en route, it's on off six. Stand by Redisvich. One's arrived. We do have one female over the railing here. PPP's on scene trying to make contact here. Rescueville 21, she is not over water at this point. She's over the Esplanade. And one of you guys stays just outside. West Bank Esplanade, Squad 1 will be burnside command. This match copy is Squad 1 on scene. One female over the railing. PPP is on scene trying to make contact. Female's not over water at this point. Squad 1 is going to be Brunsight Command at 1840. And Rescue Bo 21, copy that, not over water, so we'll just kind of stage here and wait for an update. said the jumper did try to jump over. Squad 1 went hands-on with DBP. We got her on the bridge side over the railing with PBP. She's in custody now. The rescue boat 21 you can return. C1, you can continue at your discretion. Question about 21 copies. Thanks guys. And Mediak 1347, you can come up behind Squad 1.
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Location mentioned:
Burnside Bridge, Portland, OR 97209
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