A day after Christmas, Tennessee Highway Patrol officers and emergency crews responded to a woman in crisis standing on the railing of a bridge over the Holston River. Body‑camera footage shows responders speaking gently with her until a trooper seized a brief opening to pull her to safety. She was taken for medical evaluation. The Highway Patrol emphasized that teamwork saved her life and reminded the public that the holidays can be especially hard for many people.
Since the situation involves someone in deep distress, it’s worth saying that if you or someone close to you is struggling with thoughts of suicide, reaching out to someone you trust or contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can make a real difference. You don’t have to navigate that kind of pain alone.