Heroic action
Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from jumping to her death
He is already a rock icon. Now, Jon Bon Jovi can also claim the title of "lifesaver". The rocker interrupted the filming of a music video in Nashville to successfully convince a woman who was tired of life not to jump to her death.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the incident took place on Tuesday evening. The 62-year-old was about to take off on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he saw the woman on the bridge railing.
Firm embrace
A surveillance video released by police shows Bon Jovi talking the suicidal woman into stepping back from the edge of the bridge with a female member of his entourage.
The heroic star can then be seen leaning out in front, grabbing the suicidal woman and lifting her over the railing together with his companion. Then he hugs her tightly.
Police chief applauds
Nashville Police Chief John Drake applauded the "Living on a Prayer" singer's actions in a statement: "We all need to help make sure others around us are safe."
"Cheers to Jon Bon Jovi"
In a Facebook post, Nashville police later added: "Kudos to Jon Bon Jovi and his team for helping a Nashville woman on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Tuesday night. He convinced her not to jump into the Cumberland River and pulled her away from the edge to safety!"
The surveillance video showing the woman's heroic rescue was shared by police on YouTube, but was removed by the social media service due to policy violations.
If you or someone close to you is in an exceptional psychological situation or is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the telephone helpline on 142. You can find other crisis hotlines and emergency numbers HERE.
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