CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE — (Scroll down for video) — Yesterday around 11:30, FTO (Field Training Officer/K9 Handler) Steven Meador, responded to a female standing on the edge of the Market Street Bridge.
Once on scene Officer Meador noticed a female sitting on the southbound side of the Market Street handrail. Once out of his car, the officer tried to engage in conversation with the female party, who only grew more agitated with every second.
During this time the female stood up and faced the Tennessee River. Officer Meador then turned to another officer on scene and told him to continue to try and talk to her. The female party then stated, “I’m done!” and start crying while looking down at the river.
At this time, out of fear for the female party’s life, Officer Meador ran up, grabbed the back of the female party’s shirt and pants, and pulled her from the railing.
The female party did sustain minor injuries during the rescue, but is still with us today.
