NYPD Officers Rescue Woman from Brooklyn Bridge

On July 10, 2026, New York City police officers from the Emergency Service Unit responded to the Brooklyn Bridge at approximately 7:38 p.m. after receiving reports of a person in distress. Bodycam footage shows officers climbing the bridge to reach a woman who was perched on the steel cables. An officer engaged the woman in conversation, encouraging her to accept help and expressing concern for her well-being. After nearly an hour of dialogue, the officers were able to pull her to safety. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the officers' actions on social media, highlighting their care and compassion during the incident. The rescue led to the closure of all eastbound lanes on the bridge for several hours.