The evening began like any other — calm skies, quiet streets, and the soft hum of cars rolling over the 17th Bridge. The sun had long dipped below the horizon, leaving a faint silver glow over the river. But that peace shattered in an instant.
Just after 10 p.m., emergency dispatchers were flooded with panicked calls. Witnesses reported seeing a woman standing at the edge of the bridge, silhouetted against the dark water below. Moments later — she was gone.
Within minutes, sirens echoed through the night. Police, firefighters, and paramedics rushed to the scene, their flashing lights painting the bridge in red and blue. Drivers pulled over, stunned, as officers began blocking traffic and searching the area.
The Search Effort
Rescue teams wasted no time. Divers entered the cold, fast-moving water beneath the bridge, guided only by the glare of floodlights and hope. For hours, they battled the current, scanning every inch of the river.
At around 2:30 a.m., a quiet message over the radio confirmed the town’s worst fears — the woman had been found near the north pier. Paramedics rushed in, but it was too late. The night fell silent as first responders stood together in somber stillness.
What Happened on the Bridge
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