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Golden Gate Bridge's suicide net shows significant success in deterring fatalities

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Golden Gate Bridge's suicide net shows significant success in deterring fatalities

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  • The new **$224 million suicide deterrent** net under the Golden Gate Bridge is showing positive results in preventing suicides, with a notable decrease in fatalities.
  • After averaging **30 suicides per year**, incidents dropped to **14 in 2023** and further down to **8 in 2024**, according to bridge officials.
  • A typical year sees around **200 suicide attempts**, but in 2024, staff interrupted **132 attempts**, highlighting increased intervention success.
  • The installation, spanning **1.7 miles**, has been a long-discussed project; initial concepts date back to 1937, aimed at addressing the tragic history of the bridge.
  • Experts indicate that such barriers can reduce suicide risk by up to **93%**, affirming the net's role as a crucial **lifesaving infrastructure**.

For further details, visit the original article at SFGATE.

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