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Troopers Save Woman From Bear Mountain Bridge Jump

New York State police troopers were able to prevent a woman from jumping from the side of Bear Moutain Bridge near Fort Montgomery.

Bear Mountain Bridge

Bear Mountain Bridge

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The troopers received information around 10 p.m. Wednesday, that the woman was attempting to jump from the bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks.

By 10:12 p.m., responding troopers were able to talk the woman down from the bridge, he said.

The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

During the event, divers and aviation units were on standby in the event the woman jumped.

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