new river gorge bridge jump

[Thanksforeverything]

Well at like 3 am what are the chances of getting caught by patrol? You literally just stop and get out and jump unless SI comes in and you just stand there. Also what use are the hikers and kayakers if you are just gonna splash and die

The later at night, the more odds of you standing out for stopping in the middle. Even if the barrier's climbable and there aren't any protective fences, that still doesn't make it easier to get over SI and actually doing the deed. I mentioned the hikers and kayakers because there have been multiple instances of people dying due to someone falling on them from jumping. Now, I'm not sure what the odds might be of anyone hiking or kayaking at night, but with visibility being worse at night, I personally wouldn't want to take that risk. The only way I'd feel a little more okay is if you can scout the exact spot where you'll be jumping from and where you'll end up in the water, but that might prove to be a little difficult if you're seen stopping in the middle of a busy bridge in broad daylight. There's a catwalk underneath I believe, but I'm not sure if it's accessible or not.

 

[DreamEnd]

The later at night, the more odds of you standing out for stopping in the middle. Even if the barrier's climbable and there aren't any protective fences, that still doesn't make it easier to get over SI and actually doing the deed. I mentioned the hikers and kayakers because there have been multiple instances of people dying due to someone falling on them from jumping. Now, I'm not sure what the odds might be of anyone hiking or kayaking at night, but with visibility being worse at night, I personally wouldn't want to take that risk. The only way I'd feel a little more okay is if you can scout the exact spot where you'll be jumping from and where you'll end up in the water, but that might prove to be a little difficult if you're seen stopping in the middle of a busy bridge in broad daylight. There's a catwalk underneath I believe, but I'm not sure if it's accessible or not.

Yeah SI is a problem. Gotta do it quick or else someone will catch up. Although idk how many cars drive up there late at night

 

[rozeske]

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.

Hines is one of 39 people known to survive the deadly leap. "Nineteen have come forward to say they all had the exact same instant regret that I had," Hines said.

That would make it 2%

There is an assumption there are unknown number of undiscovered bodies of jumpers which would minimizes that percentage even lower.

 

[DreamEnd]

There is an assumption there are unknown number of undiscovered bodies of jumpers which would minimizes that percentage even lower.

Good to hear

 

[Aim]

There are particular fences that can be installed if a bridge becomes a hotspot for suicides for the specific purpose of stopping jumpers. That's why I mentioned the golden gate bridge and how it's too popular. They erected suicide barriers after multiple petitions.

Golden Gate Bridge suicide nets: Worst red tape in California history?

Families whose loved ones have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge presented 98,000 signatures, urging the bridge district to install a suicide prevention barrier.

abc7news.com

Ok so excuse this rambling... and my heart cryies for this mother and all the fams that lost loved ones. Truly but why the fuX do we always have to blame something or someone? Instead of acknowledge that sometimes people are in suffering and don't want to live. I bet that even if they did put up a net in 2010. Her son would have probably commit suicide anyways.

 

[GuylumBardot]

Not very far from me at all, and it is a fantastic choice for one last sight.

 

[DreamEnd]

Not very far from me at all, and it is a fantastic choice for one last sight.

Is there patrol at night?

 

[Chelsea Leng]

high bridge is often used by jumpers, so that a lot of bridges were later added safety net.
New river gorge bridge is very high, why it's not used as often as golden gate bridge?
Is it because you may fall on trees?

 

[Thanksforeverything]

Ok so excuse this rambling... and my heart cryies for this mother and all the fams that lost loved ones. Truly but why the fuX do we always have to blame something or someone? Instead of acknowledge that sometimes people are in suffering and don't want to live. I bet that even if they did put up a net in 2010. Her son would have probably commit suicide anyways . Oh well

Yes, this is easy to say as a person with suicidal ideation. But if you had a son and you knew he was going to kill himself tomorrow, I'm sure you wouldn't just hold his hand and walk him to the bridge.

This isn't a diss on you or anything, but I fully intend on killing myself knowing what I'll be doing to my loved ones. Not under some kind of guise that they would understand my decision because what I'm doing is justified. The most important thing that people forget is that rationality and sentimentality are two separate things. Grieving people will latch onto anything to consider some kind of "What if" scenario where their loved ones weren't suffering or could have been saved. That's just the sad reality that we need to accept.

This is one of the sole reasons that people wish that they never existed instead of the idea of having to commit suicide. Because that would be the most ideal solution to all our problems. But unfortunately, there's no way to fully erase someone's existence without leaving behind an aftermath for others to deal with.

 

[GuylumBardot]

Is there patrol at night?

Unfortunately I have no idea. Maybe I'll plan a scouting trip

 

[DreamEnd]

high bridge is often used by jumpers, so that a lot of bridges were later added safety net.
New river gorge bridge is very high, why it's not used as often as golden gate bridge?
Is it because you may fall on trees?

Didn't see many trees under it in the picture. If you stay in the middle there is water underneath

 

[Aim]

Yes, this is easy to say as a person with suicidal ideation. But if you had a son and you knew he was going to kill himself tomorrow, I'm sure you wouldn't just hold his hand and walk him to the bridge.

This isn't a diss on you or anything, but I fully intend on killing myself knowing what I'll be doing to my loved ones. Not under some kind of guise that they would understand my decision because what I'm doing isn't selfish. The most important thing that people forget is that rationality and sentimentality are two separate things. Grieving people will latch onto anything to consider some kind of "What if" scenario where their loved ones weren't suffering. That's just the sad reality that we need to accept.

No no what your saying makes perfectly sence. Absolutely! So no worries about that. And this is my rational mind talking. So off course It's a completely different thing when you are in the midst of the sentiment. I just think in my rational mind, everytime someone commits suicide. It's always someone else's fault. And always something outwardly to blame. But off course. I get what you mean.

 

[Chelsea Leng]

Also you ned ot figure out where you can park your car before entering new river gorge bridge? if you park right at the entrance of the bridge and walk, it'll be obvious that you wanna jump.
Genesee Arch Bridge in New York is high enough, higher than golden gate bridge. Just I think the issue is about landing.
Take a scout trip first then definitely let us know.
I want to know but I live in NY.
i won't mind the trip if it works

 

[Aim]

Yeah SI is a problem. Gotta do it quick or else someone will catch up. Although idk how many cars drive up there late at night

I read that a boy drive up there in the midle of the night and committed. But this was in 2008. I think I read. Idk if there was or is any security there back then.

However there was a couple that I think that committed together in 2019? And a man I 2021. Wonder how they were capable of doing it. If it actually is 24/7 secured..

 

[DreamEnd]

I read that a boy drive up there in the midle of the night and committed. But this was in 2008. I think I read. Idk if there was or is any security there back then.

However there was a couple that I think that committed together in 2019? And a man I 2021. Wonder how they were capable of doing it. If it actually is 24/7 secured..

I don't think it's secured at all. I haven't found any evidence of fencing. Who's gonna patrol it at 3 am? I doubt there are even any cars driving by that night. Just gotta stop and jump quickly

Also you ned ot figure out where you can park your car before entering new river gorge bridge? if you park right at the entrance of the bridge and walk, it'll be obvious that you wanna jump.
Genesee Arch Bridge in New York is high enough, higher than golden gate bridge. Just I think the issue is about landing.
Take a scout trip first then definitely let us know.
I want to know but I live in NY.
i won't mind the trip if it works

Can't you just park it in the middle? Then get out and jump? Assuming you aren't gonna stand there and wait it should be quick

 

[Aim]

I don't think it's secured at all. I haven't found any evidence of fencing. Who's gonna patrol it at 3 am? I doubt there are even any cars driving by that night. Just gotta stop and jump quickly

Can't you just park it in the middle? Then get out and jump? Assuming you aren't gonna stand there and wait it should be quick

Maybe your right then. I didn't either fiend any info so far about them putting up any safety nets on this one.

 

[DreamEnd]

Maybe your right then. I didn't either fiend any info about them putting up any safety nets on this one.

They did put up safety net in Vermont for quechee bridge. So it's a matter of time I thinn

 

[Aim]

They did put up safety net in Vermont for quechee bridge. So it's a matter of time I thinn

Hmm yeah maybe idk.

Not very far from me at all, and it is a fantastic choice for one last sight.

Absolutely stunning, i actually wish this was my method also almost, just because it's such an amazing nature and view.

high bridge is often used by jumpers, so that a lot of bridges were later added safety net.
New river gorge bridge is very high, why it's not used as often as golden gate bridge?
Is it because you may fall on trees?

Maybe it's easier for people to get to the golden Gate bridge. However, after they put up the safety nets. Then this will most likely change in the future.

 

[GuylumBardot]

Hmm yeah maybe idk.

Absolutely stunning, i actually wish this was my method also almost, just because it's such an amazing nature and view.

Maybe it's easier for people to get to the golden Gate bridge. However, after they put up the safety nets. Then this will most likely change in the future.

Wouldn't fencing interfere with the huge Bridge Day bungee jumping hullaballoo that brings in a ton of tourists every year?

 

[Aim]

Wouldn't fencing interfere with the huge Bridge Day bungee jumping hullaballoo that brings in a ton of tourists every year?

Oh I ment fencing at the ggb. Yess sounds like a good argument for it.

 

[Tears in Rain]

Is there patrol at night?

According to an article from last year, they do a night Courtesy Patrol on the 35 mile stretch of road that includes that bridge. One patrol worker has found 38 abandoned cars at the bridge from suicide jumpers in his 8 years doing the patrol.

https://therealwv.com/2023/07/17/courtesy-patrol-encounters-bridge-jumper-deputies-save-mans-life/#:~:text=The%20New%20River%20Gorge%20National,by%20jumping%20off%20the%20bridge.

 

[mortuarymary]

Nope! When you hit the water in that speed. It will crush you. The water turns to concrete.

I think everyone that has jumped of that brigde, there is no survivers.

Some survived the Golden Gate Bridge

 

[Tears in Rain]

Wouldn't fencing interfere with the huge Bridge Day bungee jumping hullaballoo that brings in a ton of tourists every year?

Seems like that bridge day draws big crowds. That's probably why there's no fencing alright.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.tiktok.com/%40leftovermfqueen/video/7292481085454241067%3Flang%3Den&ved=2ahUKEwjIxpLDoZWEAxX5WUEAHeg_DVIQwqsBegQIFBAF&usg=AOvVaw1YSfWf0nZ9BTPpQVc1SXOR

 

[DreamEnd]

Seems like that bridge day draws big crowds. That's probably why there's no fencing alright.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.tiktok.com/%40leftovermfqueen/video/7292481085454241067%3Flang%3Den&ved=2ahUKEwjIxpLDoZWEAxX5WUEAHeg_DVIQwqsBegQIFBAF&usg=AOvVaw1YSfWf0nZ9BTPpQVc1SXOR

That's at river gorge?

 

[Tears in Rain]

That's at river gorge?

Yip, like a poster mentioned above, they have an annual Bridge Day.

 

[DreamEnd]

Yip, like a poster mentioned above, they have an annual Bridge Day.

Idk I watched the video and it doesn't look that tall to me. Am I being deceived? It's taller than golden gate supposedly. But it doesn't look that tall lol.

 

[Thanksforeverything]

Idk I watched the video and it doesn't look that tall to me. Am I being deceived? It's taller than golden gate supposedly. But it doesn't look that tall lol.

It's taller than the golden gate bridge for sure.

Golden gate bridge is only kind of close to the height if you count the towers above the roadway as well.

 

[DreamEnd]

H

It's taller than the golden gate bridge for sure.

Golden gate bridge is only kind of close to the height if you count the towers above the roadway as well.

Holy shit it's almost as high as Empire State Building?

 

[Thanksforeverything]

H

Holy shit it's almost as high as Empire State Building?

Only if you manage to jump from the very middle, which I suppose is the whole point anyway.

 

[DreamEnd]

Only if you manage to jump from the very middle, which I suppose is the whole point anyway.

Yeah I think it's better to drive to the middle. Walking there will take a bit and people may notice