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Ariz. LEO saves suicidal man on bridge by offering a hug

The officer was able to talk the man back down to safety

By Police1 Staff

CHANDLER, Ariz. — An officer saved a suicidal man’s life Wednesday by offering him a hug.

According to Fox News, Officer Aaron Little saw a 26-year-old suicidal man climb the railing on a pedestrian bridge with the intent to jump.

In body camera footage, Little is seen talking to the man, asking him to walk towards him.

“I’ll hug you, man. I don’t care. I just want to talk to you. I swear,” Little says.

The officer was able to convince the man to climb back to safety and embrace him.

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