Individual sits on Burnside Bridge railing, possible suicide risk


A person is reported sitting on the edge of a bridge railing, raising concerns of a possible suicide attempt. Emergency services are on their way to assist.
Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
02:5
Transcript:
He's very confused. He can't find his car. Earlier, he couldn't find the parking garage. Our call coming in, you're inside bridge at the Westside. Hi, copy. We'll be on up. 1510. We'll be on up 1510. Burnside Bridge at the West End. Callers reporting an individual sitting on the edge of the railing. Concerned they may jump. This is for Fireboat 21, Ottawa and C1 joining police. The talk group is pointing off 6 to 5. For incident, eastbound Burnside Bridge at the west end. I was reporting that you're sitting on the edge of railings. 21 Squad 1 and C1 joining police en route and yellow on office 6th. Thank you all. Thank you all for sure. We have a keep at 16 alpha, white, female, black jacket, dark hair sitting at the defense table. Ain't no patient. Medic 1321, do you copy? 1511. 960 copy. As a jumper call, he's print temperature. On out 6.6. A white bee elephant, blonde, blonde, blonde hair. light colored t-shirt and shorts. This is for squad one, C1, rescue boat 21, roundup six. Squad one, cover there.
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Location mentioned:
Burnside Bridge, Portland, OR 97209
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