During the evening of Tuesday, March 31, a tense rescue unfolded on the upper level of the Manhattan Bridge, where two people in crisis were reportedly threatening to jump. FDNY crews rushed to the scene, secured the area and removed both individuals, who were then turned over to EMS for evaluation. Officials said the operation wrapped up quickly, with no immediate reports of firefighter injuries.
During the evening hours of March 31, FDNY units responded to the Manhattan Bridge, where two individuals were in crisis and threatening to jump from the upper level. With quick thinking and coordination, members of Ladder 6 and assisting units safely removed both individuals and transferred them to EMS care.
— FDNY (@FDNY) April 10, 2026
How the rescue unfolded
In an April 10 post, FDNY said members of Ladder 6, working with assisting units, reached the bridge’s upper level and safely removed both individuals from the span before transferring them to EMS for evaluation. The department praised firefighters for their “calm under pressure and decisive actions.” While the rescue was underway, emergency access to the bridge was kept open so responders could continue efforts to stabilize the people involved.
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