Hartford police officer saves male teen from taking his own life
@Deepizzaguy (122474)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
October 1, 2021 5:25pm CST
Hartford Park Ranger Rich Calderon is being praised on social media for his act of bravery of answering an emergency call on Wednesday evening where a male teen was on the Founders Bridge standing on the ledge ready to jump off and end his life due to mental health issues.
Officer Calderon who was working at a gala event at the Mortenson Riverfront Plaza on Wednesday evening when he answered the call for help.
Officer Calderon had help from an off duty Hartford Police Officer and another teen to be able to talk the would be suicide teen to change his mind and seek help for his mental health problems.
The good news is that the teen who wanted to end his own life is making a recovery thanks to the two police officers and the other teen who assisted them to save a life.
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@RasmaSandra (98246)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct 21
So glad the teen was saved and could start life again, I hope he does better this tie,
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
2 Oct 21
God bless those mean for saving that young mans life.
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@Deepizzaguy (122474)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Oct 21
I agree with you since Officer Calderon admitted that saving lives is his top priority.
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@snowy22315 (209383)
• United States
1 Oct 21
That is really good, and I hope the teen realizes he has been given a gift.
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@LindaOHio (223258)
• United States
2 Oct 21
Thank goodness the teen didn't jump due to the officer and the other teen.
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@Deepizzaguy (122474)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Oct 21
I agree with you since the teen appreciated what the officer and the other teen did to save his life.
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@angelitovillegas (1360)
• Angeles City, Philippines
2 Oct 21
Mental health problem is a really serious problems nowadays. Thank you officer, for giving your service always ready
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@Deepizzaguy (122474)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Oct 21
We all from time to time get into depression lapses.
@jstory07 (148844)
• Roseburg, Oregon
2 Oct 21
That is good that the teen was saved. I hope he has a good life ahead of him.
