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On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines was 19 years old, paranoid, and hallucinating when he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. Throwing himself headfirst over the bridge railing, he fell 220 feet (67 m) into San Francisco Bay.
The Golden Gate Bridge net is designed to deter people from jumping from the Bridge. In cases where someone falls into the net, teams of trained professionals stand ready to perform rescues.
Jul 12, 2019 · SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - Almost 20 years ago, Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. As he was falling, he realized he didn't want to die. And he didn't. Now, The 37-year-old is...
Mar 30, 2022 · Golden Gate Bridge suicides: A history of fatalities, and how further tragedies may be prevented. Poles to hold a “suicide net” jut out from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in...
Oct 27, 2006 · Since it was first erected during the Great Depression, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been a magnet for despondent people looking to take their own lives by jumping from the...
Aug 9, 2019 · At age 19, a mentally ill Kevin Hines tried to kill himself by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Now he’s using his second act to help others.
Nov 20, 2023 · More than a confirmed 1,800 people have jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge since it was built in 1937, according to the Bridge Rail Foundation. The very first incident happened that same year....
