Eli Robinson's suicide has NH, ME studying bridge barriers

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A recent string of suicides on the Piscataqua River Bridge has prompted officials in Maine and New Hampshire to consider installing safety barriers.

The family of Eli Robinson, brother of NBA player Duncan Robinson, is advocating for a deterrent system after he died by suicide on the bridge.

First responders report that barriers would provide crucial time to intervene and use de-escalation skills with individuals in crisis.

Other bridges across the U.S., like the Golden Gate Bridge, have seen a significant drop in suicide attempts after installing deterrent systems.

KITTERY, Maine — Police officer Danny Contois' opportunity to step in and save a life came about quickly.

Three deaths by suicide this spring motivated the FBI-certified crisis negotiator with the Kit