Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from committing suicide on bridge in US

It's not often that we see the so-called "rockstar avoids bridge tragedy", but that's exactly what happened with Jon Bon Jovi. In full September Yellow — month dedicated to suicide prevention —, the singer convinced a woman not to jump off a bridge in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States. Understand what happened next.

Explaining the case

Jon Bon Jovi, a rock singer known for dozens of hits, was recognized as a hero after intervening to help a woman who was about to commit suicide in Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, in Nashville, last Tuesday (10). The musician was recording a music video on the bridge when he and a production assistant noticed a woman standing on the edge.

Images of the incident, which were briefly posted on YouTube — some of these recordings have even been removed from the platform — showed the assistant starting a conversation with the woman holding the handrail while standing on the edge of the bridge. The footage also captured people walking past her, as well as members of the crew. Bon Jovi organizing the camera equipment.

As the conversation unfolded, Bon Jovi slowly approached and, calm way, waved at the woman, starting to talk to her. In a moment of tension, the woman turned to face him and his assistant. Shortly after, the musician helped the woman back to the safe side of the bridge, and then wrapped her in a hug. Minutes later, footage shows Bon Jovi leaving the bridge alongside her.

Together with his wife, Dorothea, Bon Jovi is the founder of JBJ Soul Foundation, which often helps people in crisis situations, from hunger to homelessness. According to the newspaper The Tennessean, Bon Jovi received training to dealing with individuals in difficult situations.

A representative for Bon Jovi said the singer will not comment on the incident.

Check out video which shows the moment when the singer rescues the woman from the edge of the bridge, takes her to a safe space and hugs her.

YouTube's own warning: “The following content may contain themes of suicide or self-harm. Potentially sensitive content. Viewer discretion is advised."

Police support

Tennessee Police Chief, John Drake, added: “We all have a role in keeping each other safe.. "

A big shout out to Jon Bon Jovi and his crew for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night. Bon Jovi helped coax her off the edge over the Cumberland River and carry her to safety.

Nashville police praised the singer's actions on social media

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With information from: Newsweek, Euronews e The Rolling Stones.