The following is based on information received from a law enforcement agency.
COLD SPRING — At about 11:19 a.m. Sept. 13, Cape May County Communications dispatched members of the Lower Township Police Department to the area of the Seashore Road (Cape May Canal) Bridge for the report of a subject jumping off the bridge.
A witness contacted 911 and stated they observed a male standing next to a white pickup truck that was parked on top of the bridge, and then witnessed him jump off the bridge.
Multiple agencies responded including the Lower Township Police Department, Town Bank Fire Department, Cape May City Fire Department, West Cape May Fire Department, Coast Guard, State Police Marine Unit, Cape May City Police Department, Lower Township Rescue Squad, and AtlantiCare paramedics.
Construction workers on a barge under the bridge were able to pull the man to the side of their barge until the other agencies responded.
The subject, identified as Michael W. Wilson, 54, of North Cape May, was subsequently rescued from the water in a coordinated effort from all agencies involved.
The Town Bank Fire Department transported Wilson by boat to the Lower Township Municipal Boat Ramp, and then the patient was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division.
Lower Township Police contacted AtlantiCare for an update on the patient and was advised he was conscious and alert.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Lower Township Police at (609) 886-1619.
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