Bon Jovi saves distressed woman on Nashville bridge
Bon Jovi aids in rescue of woman on Nashville bridge
Jon Bon Jovi assisted in calming a distressed woman on the edge of a Nashville bridge, according to police.
The event took place Tuesday night on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, with surveillance footage capturing the moment. Bon Jovi was filming a music video on the publicly accessible bridge.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released the footage on Wednesday, showing the woman on the bridge’s ledge over the Cumberland River.
In the video, Bon Jovi and another individual approach the woman and begin speaking to her, prompting her to turn towards them.
Nashville police posted on X, “Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”
After around a minute, Bon Jovi and the other person assist the woman in climbing back over the railing. The footage shows Bon Jovi hugging the woman before they walk along the bridge with others.
The woman was taken to receive mental health care services, confirmed by a police spokesperson to ABC News.
Nashville police praised Bon Jovi and his team for their intervention.
Nashville Police Chief John Drake stated, “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
Bon Jovi has received extensive training in crisis communication through his JBJ Soul Foundation, which supports individuals facing homelessness and hunger.
ABC News has contacted a representative for Bon Jovi for comments.
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What Other Media Are Saying
- ABC News reports that Jon Bon Jovi helped talk a woman down from the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville, joining a video production assistant to persuade her to safety.(read more)
- BBC News reports that Jon Bon Jovi has been commended by law enforcement for helping a distressed woman off a bridge in Nashville, a pivotal moment during filming for his music video.(read more)
- NewsChannel 5 reports that Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, potentially saving her life.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did Jon Bon Jovi do on a Nashville bridge?
He helped talk a distraught woman off the ledge.
Was the incident with the woman on the bridge captured on video?
Yes, it was captured on surveillance footage.
Did Bon Jovi have training for crisis situations?
Yes, through his JBJ Soul Foundation.
What happened to the woman after the incident?
She was taken for mental health care services.
How did Nashville police react to Bon Jovi’s actions?
They commended him and his team for helping the woman.
