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Suicide attempt

Hines threw himself over the rail. After leaping, Hines instantly felt regret. He turned himself around to land in the water legs first. Hines says that after he surfaced, a sea lion helped to keep him afloat until he was rescued by the Coast Guard.19

At the age of 19, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge. He is only one of 36 (less than 1% of those who jump) to have survived the fall from the bridge.A sea lion, Hines says, kept pushing him above the water's surface until the Coast Guard rescued him.

What happens to a body after jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge : Most of the jumpers die due to impact trauma. About 5% of the jumpers survive the initial impact but generally drown or die of hypothermia in the cold water. Most suicidal jumps from the bridge have occurred on the side facing the bay (the side facing the Pacific is open only to bicyclists).

How tall is the Golden Gate

67 mGolden Gate Bridge / Elevation

Can a sea lion save you : Marine animals (dolphins, sea lions) and other creatures have helped save humans and other animals from dangerous situations all over the world.

Most of the jumpers die due to impact trauma. About 5% of the jumpers survive the initial impact but generally drown or die of hypothermia in the cold water. Most suicidal jumps from the bridge have occurred on the side facing the bay (the side facing the Pacific is open only to bicyclists).

Those who study the Golden Gate say it provides a particular lure because of its fame and its ready availability. But they've also found that, when a person survives a suicide attempt or can be prevented from one altogether, they often do not go on to attempt again.

How deep is Golden Gate

The Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay Bridges

Characteristic	Golden Gate Bridge
Height of cable towers above L.W.M.	746 ft.
Depth of pier foundation below water	100 ft.
Approx, cross section of piers at base	90X185 ft.
Traffic facilities	60-ft. roadway with 6 lanes for vehicular traffic; two 10-ft. sidewalks

372 ft

The deepest part of the bay is under and out of the Golden Gate Bridge, at 372 ft (113 m). In the late 1990s, a 12-year harbor-deepening project for the Port of Oakland began; it was largely completed by September 2009.As one of the world's rarest sea lions, and an endangered and endemic species, efforts are being made to facilitate coexistence between them and humans. Sea lion attacks on humans are rare, but when humans come within approximately 2.5 meters (8 ft), it can be very unsafe.

If you're bitten, Deming said to seek medical attention immediately. Bites can become infected with bacteria from the sea lion's mouth or the ocean, and antibiotics could be necessary. Humans aren't at risk of getting sickened from domoic acid from a sea lion bite — they would have to consume it to be affected.

Can you survive a bridge fall : Linda Paul, 72, survived a bridge collapse in Minneapolis on Aug. 1, 2007. The Interstate 35W bridge collapsed without warning into the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis during the evening rush hour.

Can people survive jumping the Golden Gate Bridge : Currents beneath the bridge are strong and some jumpers have more than likely been washed out to sea without being seen. The fatality rate of jumping is roughly 98%. As of July 2013, only 34 people are known to have survived the jump.

How did someone survive jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge

Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness and the ability to survive pain with true resilience.

Suicides mapped by location, as of 2005 Official count of the jumpers ended in 1995, with a total of 997 jumpers. The deck of the bridge is about 245 feet (75 m) above the water. After a fall of four seconds, jumpers hit the water at around 75 mph (120 km/h). Most of the jumpers die due to impact trauma.Kevin Hines is one of only around 40 people known to have survived after jumping off the bridge.

Can I swim under Golden Gate Bridge : Swimming under (perpendicular) the Golden Gate Bridge near the shore may also be possible, but is not advised without taking proper safety measures and receiving USCG clearance. Swimming the length of the bridge, unless as part of an organized and approved event like the Odyssey Golden Gate swim, is not recommended.