Tennessee officers rescue woman considering jumping from bridge on day after Christmas

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In a video posted to Facebook, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said multiple agencies responded to a woman in crisis on a bridge along Interstate 81 south, near the 60-mile marker overlooking the Holston River, who was described as being in a "dark place."

Several groups responded, including seven Tennessee Highway Patrol units, two Sullivan County units, the Kingsport Police Department, Sullivan County EMS, two Tennessee Department of Transportation units, and teams from Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), with a TWRA agent positioned in a boat below the bridge.

Moments later, an officer approaches from behind and safely pulls her away from the edge.

"If you know someone who might be hurting, check on them. A call, a text, or simply asking how they are doing can make more difference than you realize. Today ended with a life saved. That matters," the agency added.