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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Man safely rescued after threatening to jump from I-20 bridge in Ector County
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Ector County Sheriff's Office was involved in the response to the incident, along with other personnel.
Mental health specialists were called to a scene in Ector County. They provided support to a man who had been found on the edge of a bridge. Authorities had responded to the area after a call was made.
The incident occurred near an intersection with a highway. Deputies and emergency personnel were able to bring the man to safety. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
A video of the scene is available, showing the man being safely rescued. The Ector County Sheriff's Office was involved in the response to the incident, along with other personnel.
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Category: local Published: July 23, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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