NYPD Officer Carl Fayette's body camera captured his attempts alongside fellow Officer Eleodoro Mata Oct. 5 to very literally talk the man off the ledge.

"Police Officers Fayette and Mata responded to a suicidal male who wanted to jump from an overpass," NYPD 26th Precinct wrote in an X post. "They spoke to the man with genuine empathy to let him know they cared and that help was available."

Fortunately, the 40-minute quest succeeded, with the NYPD 26th Precinct thanking its officers for "amazing work" saving the man's life.

Bodycam footage shows various moments from the nail-biting encounter on the bridge.

"I believe ... you're a good man," Fayette told the man during the ordeal. "You're a good man. I promise you, brother—I promise you we will do anything in our power to help you."

The officer also said he, too, has been in the man's shoes and knows how he feels.

"It's not worth it," Fayette said. "Life is beautiful."

And while Fayette remained calm and collected during his pleadings with the man, a stunning moment unfolded once the suicidal man was brought to safety... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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