Police Officer Helps Suicidal Man Down From Bridge By Talking Football

An American police officer managed to save a suicidal man's life after they realised they both hated the Dallas Cowboys.

Officer Michael Blackmore, the officer in the video, talks to the unnamed man for a while. The man then says that he no longer wants to live and he begins crying.

Eventually, the man said: "I hate Dallas." This gave the officer an idea, and he went with it - reports SportsDay.

Credit: Columbia Police Department

The officer found out that the man was a Washington fan and managed to find some common ground. He said: "I'll see you sometime next week one day and say, 'How about those Redskins?'. I'm definitely gonna pull for them when they play Dallas because I hate Dallas."

Shortly afterwards, he and another officer managed to get the man away from the edge.

Fair play to him, and we hope the lad has got the help he needs.

If you need to talk to someone immediately, call Samaritans. They can be reached on:

• 116 123 (UK)
• 116 123 (ROI)

If you'd rather speak to someone face-to-face, you can find your local Samaritans branch here.

Or, if you'd like to send a letter, you can contact them on:

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK,

PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA

People want to help. People are out there who would love nothing more to hear what you have to say and guide you through to a solution. It's not weak to open up, it's the strongest thing you can possibly do. It's time to talk.

Featured image credit: Columbia Police Department

Topics: Police, America, Football, Feels, US News

Mel Ramsay

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