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Heroic Officer Rescues Woman from Bridge in Tennessee
12/29/2025
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Story summary
- On December 26, 2025, a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer rescued a woman who was threatening to jump from a bridge over the Holston River.
- The bodycam footage shows responders talking her down before the officer pulled her to safety.
- The woman was taken to an ambulance for evaluation.
- Authorities encourage anyone in crisis to seek help and note compassion during the holiday season, given stress and loneliness.
