Man, 24, Survives 120-Foot Fall From Hoan Bridge: Report

MILWAUKEE, WI — Officials in Milwaukee County say that a man attempting to jump to his death early Wednesday morning ended up surviving his fall from 120 feet.

According to Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials, Wednesday morning at about 3:40 a.m., deputies responded to a call about a man outside his vehicle looking over the railing of the Hoan Bridge on northbound I-794.

Officials said a deputy was nearby, and arrived within several minutes, finding the man on the other side of the railing standing on a bridge support. The man jumped before the deputy could engage him in conversation.

Deputies called for Milwaukee Fire Department and Coast Guard personnel to respond. A deputy below the bridge using her squad spot light was able to find the man, who was remarkably found both alive and conscious. Milwaukee Fire Department personnel stabilized the 34-year-old man and he was transported to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of a broken neck.

According to Suicide.org, there are a number of 24-hour crisis lines that people can call in the event of an emergency.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Crisis Line
• Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (414) 257-7222
• (414) 257-6300 TDD

RACINE COUNTY

• Racine Hotline
• Crisis Center of Racine County
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (262) 637-9557

WAUKESHA COUNTY

• 211 - First Call For Help Mental Health Association in Waukesha County A United Way Agency
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (262) 547-3388
• or 211 TTY Accessible

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