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Officer who rescued woman on Brooklyn Bridge was in first week on elite unit

First publishedJul 14, 23:47 UTC

Last updatedJul 15, 20:13 UTC · 5m ago

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An officer who saved a woman's life on the Brooklyn Bridge last week said the rescue happened on just his third day on the job with the New York Police Department's elite Emergency Service Unit, which takes on some of the most dangerous rescues. The incident happened on July 8 when a call came in for a person in distress on top of the Brooklyn Bridge, according to the NYPD. After an hour of compassionate negotiation approximately 200 feet above the East River, Officer Cristian Yepes wrapped his arms around the woman and was able to bring her to safety. "I got you, I promise," Yepes is heard telling the woman on body camera video.

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What's the story?: An officer who saved a woman's life on the Brooklyn Bridge last week said the rescue happened on just his third day on the job with the New York Police Department's elite Emergency Service Unit, which takes on some of the most dangerous rescues. The incident happened on July 8 when a call came in for a person in distress on top of the Brooklyn Bridge, according to the NYPD.
How widely is it covered?: 3 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 5m ago.

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