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I saw something amazing this morning…

I’d just awakened and was in bed looking out of my window, some movement caught my eye; next to the hospital on the cross street is a seven story parking garage. About fifteen years ago, one of my neighbors had climbed to the top and jumped.

I realized that I was seeing a young man sitting, legs dangling over the rail, and I sat bolt upright, just in time to see two people grab him and pull him back.

I then heard applause, and saw that a few people had been standing on the sidewalk, watching. I didn’t see any uniforms, so the people who saved the guy,
appeared to be civilians. I’m glad they acted.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
I am so glad they saved him. And I am glad that you got to see it happen, after what happened with your neighbor.
Omg. I would never look in that direction again.
Justme22 · M
Humanity in others can be in an inspiring thing.
TrashCat · M
Wow! That is an amazing story indeed. I am so glad you did see that. Suicide is something that has touched my life personally multiple times. I hope that man realizes how lucky he was and that knows people care about him. For you, that must have some provided form of inner redemption even though you were powerless in both situations. 💜
Piper · 61-69, F
What an unsettling, disturbing thing to see any time, but especially first thing when you just woke up. I'm glad you didn't have to worry and agonize long though, about the man going down before you could do something to try and stop him.
pentacorn · F
ohmygosh, bb. i'm so glad you didn't see what might have happened instead. people are not always disappointing. it's wonderful to get confirmation of that from time to time.
Spica · 31-35, F
I witnessed something similar in my childhood. I was very young maybe just 6 or 7. A woman tried to jump off the 4th floor but thankfully she was saved by the janitor and other people.
Thank you for sharing that story. I hope what you saw today helps you some in healing from what you saw fifteen years ago.
@thewindupbirdchronicles Thank you. I didn’t see my neighbor jump (thankfully), but I remember being told that was how he had passed.
@bijouxbroussard Memories linger; even the ones we don't see. But yes, thankfully for you, you didn't see. I'm sure you know this, what has given you a sense of amazement today may be undone tomorrow. But, that is life, and finding yourself within it is what that matters.
Northwest · M
Good thing they acted, but the person was not likely to jump. Those who decide to kill themselves, don't wait. Those who may be depressed, but will not jump, will sit on the ledge, looking for people to talk them off the ledge.

The Golden Gate Bridge has cameras, and while the records are not publicly available, a documentary crew got some footage from regular tourists, who accidentally filmed suicides. Those who mean it, simply walk to the jump point, and leap over. Those who do not want to do it, sit there and wait. On average more than 100 per year wait. More than 1800 people jumped to their deaths, with an additional 20% suspected jumps (witnessed, but bodies never found). The state is supposed to complete the $210M+ suicide barrier end of this year.
SW-User
@bijouxbroussard I never saw it coming with Anthony Bourdain, that's for sure
@SW-User A lot of his closest friends didn’t, either.
Northwest · M
@bijouxbroussard I am not saying it should be ignored. I'm saying it's less likely to actually happen. Seeking attention is not always "hey, look at poor me", it may be: please help me, I am depressed, and this is why I'm on this ledge. Back in my college days, a friend called after he slashed his wrists, when it was too late to do anything about it.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
Holy shit! That is crazy. I'm so happy they stopped him.

If not, that could have been a horrible thing to witness.
SW-User
From my experience, sScenes like that don’t fade away easily. After a while they may not be traumatic but they still form part of who we are, same as everything we ever experience.
nojudging · 61-69, M
Certainly a different start to your day. I hope the rest of your day is much more pleasant. 🌻
@nojudging Thank you. I felt sad for the man, but encouraged that those who appeared to be total strangers had acted to save him.
@bijouxbroussard 'The kindness of strangers' ❤️
nojudging · 61-69, M
@softspokenman indeed . I'm sure there are many kind strangers around us. But what a powerful way to be reminded. The other result would have been awful. Hope you have a delightful day, thinking of good things. 🌞
MellyMel22 · F
[i][c=BF0080]That could’ve been traumatic for you had it not gone that way! [/c][/i]
@MellyMel22 Yes. I was still half asleep and it took a moment to sink in. 🙁
MellyMel22 · F
@bijouxbroussard [i][c=BF0080]I’m glad it ended well at least. [/c][/i]
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
Oh wow. How frightening. I’m so glad they saved him! I’m so sorry about your neighbor.
sciguy18 · M
That’s something to see first thing in the morning.
fun4us2b · M
Whoa that' s crazy!
Justenjoyit · 56-60, M
Poor guy, lucky some people were there to save him
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
@Justenjoyit People who cared enough to approach and save him. There were ghouls with their phones out.
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
I am so glad there were people there to stop this from happening.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Wow. Holy shit.
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@Dino11 Yikes ! Were you injured ?
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