Rockland Post Desk
JUMPER OFF Bear Mountain Bridge — DEC. 7 INCIDENT STILL UNRESOLVED
STONY POINT (Dec. 8, 2025) — On Sunday morning, an individual jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge into the Hudson River after being in contact with police — a troubling event that has left local first‑responders, nearby residents and the person’s family awaiting answers.
What happened
The call came in at about 10:32 a.m. Sunday, when agencies responded to reports of a “jumper down” at the bridge. At first, the person was reportedly still on the span and was engaged in conversation with officers from the New York State Police. 101.5 WPDH+2AOL+2
Efforts by police, fire departments and mental‑health negotiators failed to persuade the individual away from the railing, and the person jumped into the water below. AOL+1
Search, then suspension
Marine and dive units from multiple agencies launched a swift response. Surface crews searched north of the bridge for roughly 30 minutes, then sonar units scanned several possible locations. 101.5 WPDH+1
However, due to strong currents and a rising tide, the dangerous conditions forced the rescuers to suspend the search. AOL+1
As of the latest statements from the agencies involved, the individual remains missing and has not been identified. Fire‑department spokespeople offered condolences to the person’s family. 101.5 WPDH+1
Context — not the first time
Unfortunately, this is not the first such incident at Bear Mountain Bridge. In 2024, for example, another tragic jump resulted in a fatality, highlighting a recurring pattern that continues to raise concerns among many residents. Peekskill Herald+2New York State Police+2
Over recent years, regional authorities have debated additional safety measures on the bridge — including suicide‑deterrent fencing — though no major structural changes have been completed so far. Times Union+2bearmountainbridgeproject.com+2
What’s next
Local law‑enforcement and rescue agencies say the search remains open, but they have not issued any updates regarding recovery or identification of the person. Meanwhile, community members say this latest incident renews calls for stronger mental‑health outreach — and for permanent physical deterrents on the bridge.
This is an ongoing investigation. More on Bear Mountain Bridge incident when information becomes available
