Columbus firefighters rescue woman who jumped from Third Street bridge

Columbus Firefighters rescued a woman from the East Fork of the White River Friday morning after she apparently jumped from the Third Street Bridge.

Columbus Police first responded to the bridge at 8:52 a.m. after receiving a call for a suspicious person leaning over the bridge. A CPD officer witnessed the woman jump from the bridge, prompting a call-out of the Columbus Fire Department and the Bartholomew County Water Rescue and Recovery Team. Police converged on the east bank of the river to maintain a visual of the woman’s location as she drifted down river. Officers reported seeing her travel over the low head dam between Second and Third streets and was continuing to move down river toward the Water Street public boat ramp.

Columbus Fire Department Engine Company 3 arrived at the boat ramp within minutes. Upon arrival, firefighters learned that the woman was able to speak, but did not appear to move her arms or legs. Wearing a water rescue suit, Firefighter Daniel Pinnow entered the water and swam out to the victim. Once secured, both were pulled from the river bank at approximately 9:01 a.m.

The condition of the woman is unknown at this time. Firefighter Pinnow was not hurt.