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Jumper Survives Fall from Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

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June 15, 2022 | NEW YORK BOB MCCORMICK, Correspondent
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NEWBURGH, NY - On the morning of June 15th, the City of Newburgh FD, along with Town of Newburgh and New York State Police, were notified that a male was in the Hudson River after he jumped off the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. As firefighters were getting ready to launch their boat, a nearby jet skier picked the subject up and brought him to shore. Town of Newburgh EMS was at the scene and transported the subject to Montefiore-St. Luke's Hospital. State and Town Police are investigating the incident.

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BOB MCCORMICKCorrespondent

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