Images show a police helicopter above the bridge.

22:39, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Updated: 22:39, Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge

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A police helicopter has been deployed to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City after reports of a person high up on the landmark crossing.

Emergency services have swarmed the bridge, with police and other first responders at the scene as the situation unfolds. Officials have not yet confirmed the nature of the incident or the person's condition.

The latest emergency response comes after a separate incident on the bridge on Sunday, when a man climbed one of its towers before jumping into the East River, prompting a major rescue operation. It is not yet clear whether the latest incident involves a second person.

We'll bring you the latest updates as more information emerges.

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What's happening now?

Emergency services are at the Brooklyn Bridge after reports of another person on the landmark crossing.

Videos shared on social media appear to show police responding to a second individual on the bridge, less than 24 hours after Sunday's dramatic rescue.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the circumstances surrounding the latest incident, and it is unclear what prompted the emergency response.

We'll continue to bring you the latest updates as more information is released.

What happened on the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday?

Today's incident comes less than 24 hours after a separate emergency on the Brooklyn Bridge.

On Sunday afternoon, 44-year-old Galymzhan Abaildayev climbed the north tower of the landmark crossing on the Manhattan side before removing his clothes and jumping into the East River at around 2.30pm local time.

He was rescued from the water by the NYPD Harbor Unit and taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Police said on Monday that Abaildayev has since been charged with reckless endangerment, making graffiti, public lewdness, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

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Emergency services have rushed to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City after reports of what is possibly another person high up on the landmark crossing.

A police helicopter has been seen circling overhead while officers respond at the scene. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed by authorities.

We'll be bringing you the latest developments as they happen.

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