Crime & Safety

Woman Saved from Jumping Off Tappan Zee Bridge

Someone passing by held onto the woman until help could get there.

TARRYTOWN, NY — An unidentified woman was stopped from jumping off the Tappan Zee Bridge Monday. A passerby spotted the woman who had climbed over a railing, News 12 said, and he held onto her until a state trooper could get there to take her into custody.

The good Samaritan was not identified. For more details, watch the News 12 video report by clicking here.

Photo credit: Thruway Authority

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