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Man Rescued from Freeway Overpass After Suicide Attempt

4/12/2026

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A man was rescued from a freeway overpass in Los Angeles after a suicide attempt near the 10 Freeway and Santa Anita Avenue.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Transit Service Bureau said law enforcement used a strap to pull him to safety.
The man suffered injuries to his neck and wrist.
The agency's Mental Evaluation Team provided support.
Commenters praised the responders and highlighted mental health awareness.

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Story summary

A man was rescued from a freeway overpass in Los Angeles after a suicide attempt near the 10 Freeway and Santa Anita Avenue.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Transit Service Bureau said law enforcement used a strap to pull him to safety.
The man suffered injuries to his neck and wrist.
The agency's Mental Evaluation Team provided support.
Commenters praised the responders and highlighted mental health awareness.