Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi is being hailed as a hero after helping a woman in distress on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee.
The 62-year-old Bon Jovi frontman was praised by local authorities for assisting a woman who was dangerously close to the edge of the bridge on Tuesday night.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the incident occurred when Bon Jovi and his team were on the bridge, likely shooting a music video, as seen in other footage circulating on social media.
The police released a video showing Bon Jovi and his crew on the bridge when they noticed a woman standing on the ledge, precariously overlooking the Cumberland River.
In the video, the woman, dressed in blue, is seen holding on to the railing while standing on the edge, a few steps away from other passersby. As the scene unfolds, Bon Jovi is shown walking over to the woman, with members of his team staying further back to give him space.
This is the moment Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi rescues a woman from stepping off the edge of a bridge in Nashville
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Bon Jovi approaches her calmly, waving hello and leaning on the railing nearby in an attempt to make her feel more at ease. After a brief moment, he and another woman work together to help her step away from the ledge and back onto the pedestrian walkway.
Once the woman is safely back on solid ground, others on the bridge come over, and Bon Jovi embraces her in a comforting hug. A few minutes later, the footage shows Bon Jovi leaving the bridge alongside the woman, ensuring she is safe.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared the video on social media, publicly thanking the musician for his role in bringing the woman to safety.
“A shout out to Jon Bon Jovi and his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge [on] Tuesday night,” the post read. “Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”
Social media users flocked to the comments section on the video to praise the singer, with one person writing: “When lyrics become reality. ‘Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear’ Good one Mr BonJovi.”
Someone else added: “Most of you here wouldn’t understand how difficult/high risk it is to talk a person out of such situations. Any wrong move, you become the catalyst for them to jump. He did a wonderful thing.”
“Absolutely love this guy & his compassion towards people. My hero not only as a musician, but as a human being,” another person said.
Police Chief John Drake also praised Bon Jovi’s actions, emphasizing the importance of looking out for one another. “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,” he said in a brief statement shared on X, per The Guardian.
Bon Jovi’s calm and compassionate approach in this potentially dangerous situation has garnered widespread admiration, showing that the rock star’s influence extends far beyond his music.