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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Justo Robles

The Golden Gate Bridge safety net is saving lives: ‘A symbol of care and hope’

Golden Gate Bridge visible through trees
The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Marin county. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Over the past 20 years, roughly 30 confirmed suicides have been recorded at the Golden Gate bridge each year, or two or three each month. Last year, that number was down to eight.

Officials credit a suicide prevention net installed around the structure more than a year ago.

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