On August 22nd at 7:22 p.m., the Grand Forks Police Department received a report of a suicidal adult female that jumped into the river to the east of the pump station at 3500 Belmont Rd. Officers went down to the river and found the female in the water. Two rescue boats were launched, and the female was taken into a boat uninjured. The female was taken to Altru Hospital for evaluation. The Police Department was assisted by the Grand Forks Fire Department, East Grand Forks Fire Department, East Grand Forks Police Department, and Altru Paramedics. Given the nature of the call, no further information will be released at this time.
The Grand Forks Police Department would like to take this time to remind the citizens in the Grand Forks Community that if you or a loved one are struggling with mental health issues, there are resources available. If it is not an emergency, you can visit gfcares.com for information about local programs available for citizens in our community. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
The following are HELP NOW HOTLINES
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Local Hotline: 2-1-1
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ hotline): 1-866-488-7386 or Text the word START to 678 678
- Crisis Text Line: Text the word HOME to 741 741
