Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News

~ John W. Howell
NYPD rescue – ABC 7, fair use

Today’s good news story comes from my favorite source, The Good News Network. Here it is unabridged.

New York Cop Grabs Suicidal Passenger in First Rescue of its Kind on Staten Island Ferry

By

Andy Corbley

It was a rescue that police said had never been done before hanging off the edge of a Staten Island ferry boat.

They were there because an emotionally disturbed man had inexplicably climbed out of the window onto a railing on the outside of the ship, seemingly ready to jump.

Then, after trying to reason with the silent would-be jumper, Officer Gambino, who was roped to the boat from an anchor point above, moved like lightning to grab hold of the individual and press him up against the side of the boat.

“Some people were in dry suits, and some were in rope harnesses in case he went into the water or stayed on the ferry,” said NYPD Emergency Service Unit Sgt. Darion Brooks. “We were prepared for both.”

Brooks told ABC 7 news that this particular rescue strategy had never been attempted before but that the ESU trains for dozens of different situations, some of which have involved potential jumpers.

The moment of arrest was captured in stunning detail by a news helicopter, and the man was transported to a hospital where he could receive psychiatric attention.

Here is the video of the rescue.

The good news here is that there were trained police officers who were able to save a life. Today’s JohnKu talks about rescues. I hope you have a great weekend.

Response by John W. Howell © 2023

Thinking of police,

More comes to mind than defunding . . .

Think rescue response.

 

80 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News”

  10. When it comes down to it, someone who is at this point needs love and care and that was what these fine officers offered. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a new and better life for him.
    Perfect story for this Friday, John.

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  11. Once again police prove their worth. People have no concept of what life would be like without the police. Except the criminals, they know exactly what it would be like.

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  15. Boy, that was done right! They were ready to go in the water for the guy, but the quick moves of Officer Gambino prevented that. I hope the guy gets the help he needs. Thanks for sharing this, John. Have a good weekend.

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  16. Bravo to those cops! Because we have so many mentally disturbed people now on the streets, these situations are becoming more common. It takes a special kind of bravery to deal with these!

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  20. I couldn’t agree more with your JohnKu. It was clear from watching the video that these officers were very highly trained, and that kind of training cost money. I hope the distraught man is able to get the help he needs.

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  22. A truly wonderful story, John! Bless these good men and here’s hoping the many they rescued gets the help he needs. So happy to see the police getting some well deserved good press! Thank you for sharing this, and for your great JohnKu, too! Heading to bed now with a smile on my face! 😊❤️

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  26. A fab story!
    Your JohnKu is right on.
    I’ve always thought defunding police was a retarded idea. WTF?
    Sure, perhaps changes are in order. Change is a constant everywhere, always.
    🐂🐂🐂🐂
    (rescue oxen)

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        4. LOL!
          So, you’re an angel?
          Well, we can pretend!
          Just scheduled my review of Robbie Cheadle’s “Lion Scream” for tomorrow.
          SO, I’m back on animals, with the OXen!
          🐂🐂🐂🐂

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