By Edith Loyola 
American rock legend Jon Bon Jovi is being hailed as a hero on social media following his intervention in a potential suicide attempt.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 10th, which coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day, while the singer was filming a music video.
According to authorities, Bon Jovi played a crucial role in saving a woman who was on the edge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville. A production assistant noticed the woman on the other side of the railing, apparently in a dangerous situation, and began speaking with her. Shortly after, the singer joined the conversation, helping the woman safely return to the bridge.
A video released by WBIR, an NBC affiliate, shows the singer embracing the woman and walking with her toward one end of the bridge.
A shout out to @jonbonjovi & his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Ped Bridge Tue night. Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety. "It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,"–Chief John Drake https://t.co/1YejKJ2WgM
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) September 11, 2024
The Nashville police also shared a video of the incident on the platform X, thanking the musician for his intervention. “Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the edge over the Cumberland River and be safe,” authorities stated.
Nashville Police Chief John Drake emphasized the importance of Bon Jovi’s actions, noting that “it takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
Meanwhile, a representative for Jon Bon Jovi disclosed that the artist would not be commenting on the incident.
Help for Those in Need
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With information from DW.