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Would-Be Jumper Pulled From Bridge

On 3/09/21 at 5:28pm, Wabash County 911 received numerous calls in reference to a male subject attempting to jump off the Wabash River Bridge. Mt. Carmel Police, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, and the Wabash General Ambulance Service responded to the scene. Upon arrival, several onlookers were restraining the male subject until officers could provide assistance. The male subject was later taken by ambulance and transported to the Wabash General Hospital for evaluation.