I learned about Ken's story when listening to an episode of Radiolab. Also see this story from the San Francisco Gate.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
This is a Mistake
Just as soon as Ken Baldwin jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, he realized that he had made a mistake. He didn't want to die. Baldwin was rescued by construction workers who witnessed his jump, and later that night, he was slipping in and out of consciousness in a hospital bed. The doctor told his wife that he had a 50/50 chance of surviving, "depending on whether he wanted to live." He's now one of the eight million living Americans who have attempted suicide.
Only about one in forty people survive the 220-foot fall into the San Francisco Bay. Most of those folks report having an experience similar to Ken's, in which they regretted the decision immediately after leaping over the rail.
I learned about Ken's story when listening to an episode of Radiolab. Also see this story from the San Francisco Gate.
I learned about Ken's story when listening to an episode of Radiolab. Also see this story from the San Francisco Gate.
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Henry- Id like to hear your thoughts on the connection between this image and the narrative about Ken Balkdwin.
ReplyDeleteMy personal experience when looking at the picture is a sense of floating amongst clouds.
I like Ken Baldwin's story because he was lucky enough to get a second chance.
ReplyDeleteI think the bridge in my photograph is one that would give everyone a second chance. I see it the same way you do... if you jump off, I'm not sure where you end up, but I'm sure it's somewhere soft and warm.