Brooklyn Bridge climber in custody after NYPD rescue
Brooklyn Bridge climber arrested
A man was seen climbing the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday night. NYPD officers climbed up after him and were able to bring him down safely.
BROOKYLN - One person was taken into custody on Wednesday after they were seen climbing the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge.
What we know:
The NYPD received reports of a person climbing the bridge around 8 p.m.
Video showed the person on the cable approaching the top of the bridge.
NYPD officers could also be seen climbing up the cable in pursuit of the person, who they described as "emotionally disturbed." Eventually, they were able to guide the person down safely and take them into custody.
The Brooklyn-bound lanes of the bridge were closed while officers worked to get the person off the bridge, and have since reopened.
What we don't know:
The person was not identified.
The Source: Information in this story is from the NYPD.