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Golden Gate Bridge Nets Slash Suicide Rates Dramatically

1/20/2026

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The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has seen over 2,000 confirmed suicide jumps since 1937.
In 2006, a group, including Paul Muller, initiated the installation of stainless-steel nets as a suicide deterrent.
The system is now installed on both sides of the bridge and has significantly reduced suicides.
In 2024, eight suicides occurred, and in 2025 there were four, with no incidents from June to December.

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Story summary

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has seen over 2,000 confirmed suicide jumps since 1937.
In 2006, a group, including Paul Muller, initiated the installation of stainless-steel nets as a suicide deterrent.
The system is now installed on both sides of the bridge and has significantly reduced suicides.
In 2024, eight suicides occurred, and in 2025 there were four, with no incidents from June to December.