TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Twin Falls Police Department recognized a Magic Valley man Tuesday after he helped save someone's life on the Perrine Bridge.
Earlier this week, Chief Craig Kingsbury presented Antonio I Venegas-Hernandez with the Chief's Partnership Award, after the Magic Valley man helped prevent a "suicidal male" from jumping off the bridge.
In a Facebook post, Twin Falls Police said Venegas-Hernandez stopped his car while driving across the bridge on the night of June 12. Venegas-Hernandez jumped in to help as officers held onto the man on the other side of the railing.
Venegas-Hernandez helped police hold onto the man as they waited for additional assistance on the Perrine Bridge.
Twin Falls Police said Venegas-Hernandez saved the man from going into the Snake River Canyon, almost 500 feet below.
"The TFPD would like to thank Mr. Venegas-Hernandez for his help during this situation that resulted in saving a life," the Facebook post said.
Venegas-Hernandez received a 'Chief's Partnership Award' wood plaque. The display reads, "The Courage of One Makes a Majority," as seen below:
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