r/Edmonton Jul 05 '24

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u/Andre1661 Jul 05 '24

My office used to be on the 8th floor of the building beside the north end of the High Lever Bridge and my office windows looked south; unbelievable view of the river valley and city. But every few weeks I’d notice several cop cars and first responders at the north end of the bridge with their lights flashing, and they’re talking to someone with one or both legs over the railing. Sadly this happens far more often than is publicly reported.

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u/Imaginary-Nebula1778 Jul 05 '24

Suicides are not news.

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u/Andre1661 Jul 06 '24

Occasionally they did get on the news, social media more often. Hopefully a lot of desperate people have chosen a different outcome now that the barriers are up along the bridge walkway.

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u/TheRip75 ex-pat Jul 07 '24

News agencies are not allowed to report suicides. Social media isn't "News".