TOLEDO, OH – In a timely response to a distress call, Toledo Police officers successfully prevented a possible suicide on the Martin Luther King Bridge. The incident occurred on June 9th when dispatchers were alerted to a woman sitting precariously on the bridge’s edge, appearing to lean towards the water below.
Upon arrival, officers quickly engaged with the distressed woman and managed to bring her back to safety without incident. Following the rescue, she was transported to a local medical facility where she is receiving evaluation and treatment.
The Toledo Police Department urges anyone in crisis or contemplating suicide to seek immediate help. Support is available 24/7 through the Toll-Free Lifeline, where trained crisis counselors are ready to assist. This event underscores the importance of community vigilance and the critical role of quick intervention in saving lives.