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“Multiple agencies, including crews from Massachusetts State Police, combined to rescue a suicidal woman on Sunday.
According to Massachusetts State Police, just before 8:45 p.m. last night, Troop D patrols and Air Wing responded to assist Berkley Police with the search for an adult woman who made suicidal statements before jumping from a moving vehicle and running into the woods in the area of Friend Street.
At 9:01 p.m., Trooper Shannon Reeves located the woman near Thomas Street. The woman was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The department stated how important this work is to them.
“Interacting with emotionally distraught people is one of the most important duties law enforcement officers are called upon to perform. Mental health and emotional problems are a significant influence on a person’s behavior, and often can lead to tragic outcomes. We are thankful that this woman was located and brought to medical professionals who can provide necessary assistance. We wish her a full return to wellness. Too often, however, we see the opposite results. Our detectives respond to hundreds of suicides each year. One suicide would be too many.”
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or has spoken about it in the past, please check out these links:
https://www.mass.gov/…/suicide-prevention-crisis-hotlines
https://www.mass.gov/suicide-prevention-program
https://samaritanshope.org/”
