NYPD officer says Brooklyn Bridge rescue happened on 3rd day with elite unit
Summary
A New York Police Department officer saved a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge on his third day with the elite Emergency Service Unit. After an hour of talking to her nearly 200 feet above the East River, Officer Cristian Yepes safely brought her down.Key Facts
- The rescue happened on July 8 on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
- Officer Cristian Yepes had just joined the Emergency Service Unit three days before the rescue.
- The Emergency Service Unit handles dangerous rescue missions.
- Yepes spent about an hour negotiating with the woman to calm her down.
- He physically carried the woman to safety after gaining her trust.
- Officer Yepes previously worked as a patrol officer for seven years.
- The unit completed three rescues in one week, including this one.
- Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the officers for their care and courage during the rescue.
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