In the early hours of Saturday morning, Lydia Morena says she walked up the Harbor Bridge at around 6:30 am to experience the sunrise. When she arrived to the center of the bridge, two police officers arrived and asked her if she had seen a man that was trying to suicide off the bridge. Moreno looked up and saw the man on the top of the bridge and pointed. The police officers couldn’t see the man that was hidden by iron beams.
Traffic on the Harbor Bridge began to slow down due to the dangerous situation. Lydia Moreno says that she saw the man wearing a grey sweater and it looked like he was praying with his hands. What happened next has traumatized Lydia Moreno this evening. According to Corpus Christi firefighters, the man did survive the impact. The Corpus Christi Crónica is publishing this article to provide hope and help for those that may feel suicidal.
Suicide Warning Signs
Talking about wanting to die
Looking for a way to kill oneself
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
Talking about feeling trapped or unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or feeling isolated
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
Displaying extreme mood swings
What To DO
Do not leave the person alone
Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
Call the Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities – Central Administration at (361) 886-6900
Call Corpus Christi Medical Center Bayview at : (361) 986-8200
Call the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation at (361) 814-2001
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional
