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Video: Florida Deputy Saves 17-Year-Old Trying to Jump From An Overpass

Video: Florida Deputy Saves 17-Year-Old Trying to Jump From An Overpass

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said that at 6 a.m. Sunday, dispatch received a call from a mother reporting that her daughter was threatening self-harm and left home. The teen reportedly stated "I can't do this anymore" before running down the street.

Deputies were notified that the teen was possibly heading to the overpass bridge of Palm Coast Parkway and Interstate 95 (I-95). When deputies arrived, they found her on the bridge, holding onto the outside railing and facing I-95 southbound. She was inching her way closer toward the highway so deputies shut down the road and rerouted traffic.

Law enforcement was made aware that the teen does not like men, so they acted quickly to bring a female negotiation team to her rescue. Deputy Jenkins and Detective Roseanna Vinci negotiated with the teen, letting her know that she is there to help her and that when she was ready, she could let go of the rail to jump.

The sheriff's office said that Deputy Jenkins then grabbed the 17-year-old's hand before she could fall and secured her to the rail with handcuffs. The rescue team successfully rescued the teen by using a fire engine ladder. She was secured and brought to the ground.

Video: Florida Deputy Saves 17-Year-Old Trying to Jump From An Overpass

Photo: Flagler County Sheriff's Office


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