5 to seven folks fall from the bridge every year, and most die, in keeping with native authorities
A 19-year-old man from Washington who fell from a 121-meter bridge survived with solely minor accidents.
The horrific accident occurred on Saturday when the younger man was strolling alongside a former footpath underneath the Excessive Metal Bridge, one of many tallest metal bridges within the US.
“We've been telling folks to remain off these trails as a result of they're harmful, however they both don't take note of the warning indicators or they ignore them,” mentioned Tim Ripp, who was concerned within the rescue mission.
The 19-year-old, in keeping with NBC Information, has abrasions on each palms. 5 to seven folks fall from the bridge every year, and most die, Ripp mentioned, though the realm is dotted with warning indicators, together with one describing how steep, slippery and unsafe is the bridge. “They put him in a harness and introduced him again,” mentioned fireplace chief Matthew Welander. “He was strolling in a clearing that many individuals use and it has changed into a path.”
It ended up within the river, he added.
Officers mentioned an absence of respect for nature and an absence of care are a part of the issue as folks proceed to fall off the bridge.
Referring to {the teenager}, Welander mentioned: “He was extremely fortunate.”
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