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Man Survives Dare-Driven Leap from Vancouver Bridge

5/21/2025

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A 29-year-old man took a dangerous leap off Vancouver's Cambie Street Bridge on May 9, allegedly spurred by a dare. Fortunately, emergency responders, including the Coast Guard, swiftly rescued him from the rocky waters below. Though he suffered minor injuries and admitted to meth use, authorities believe he did not intend to harm himself.

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Story summary

A 29-year-old man took a dangerous leap off Vancouver's Cambie Street Bridge on May 9, allegedly spurred by a dare. Fortunately, emergency responders, including the Coast Guard, swiftly rescued him from the rocky waters below. Though he suffered minor injuries and admitted to meth use, authorities believe he did not intend to harm himself.