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I feel as good as George Bailey tonight. Yesterday I saw a guy committing suicide by jumping off the Granville Street Bridge. A commenter (Jon, no.8) says he witnessed it too from below the bridge. It turns out the unfortunate fellow survived!
Hi,
I was in the park below the bridge yesterday and saw him dropping out of the corner of my eye. I too called 911 and ran to the scene below the bridge. What you apparently could not see below was an aquabus which quickly went to his aid. The pilot of the ferry was holding the jumper at the side of the boat but was apparently unable to pull him in – so not wanting to let go of the swimmer to drive the boat – they drifted until a dingy from the neaby marina was launched to go help. The jumper was consious and appeared to be responsive. Shortly after the dingy arrived the Coast Guard cutter appeared and the jumper was loaded into the dingy and from there into the cutter which promptly departed. I suspect he survived – I hope that lets you sleep easier tonight…
Jon
Thanks Jon. I just opened a bottle and if you were here with me I’d pour you a big fat glass.
