Staten Island - Jumper Down 5-27-2012

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Date: 5-27-2012

Time: 08:00

Location: Verrezano Narrows Bridge

Frequency: FDNY Dispatch

Units Operating: FDNY Marine 3, 8, 9

Weather Conditions: Warm, dry

Description Of Incident: A 54-year-old man jumped from the upper level of the Verrezano Narrows Bridge. Marine 8 removed the victim from the water and transported him to land. Victim was transported to Staten Island University Hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead.