In wake of Tridge jumping, Midland Police Sergeant says there are a lot of reasons to think twice before taking the plunge

Temperatures climbed to 91 degrees on Tuesday, but the risk for injury didn't stop a group of daredevils from taking a plunge into the river to cool off. A group of young men took turns climbing the railing of Midland's Tridge, a three-legged footbridge, and jumping from the top into the waters below. “If it’s a hot day and there is water available, then kids will do something for an adrenaline rush,” said Sergeant Matthew Berchert of the Midland Police Department. “But it has never been a big problem at the Tridge — I can’t tell you the last time I heard of someone jumping.” Berchert said that there are a lot of reasons to think twice before jumping from the Tridge, in addition to it being a violation of both state and city law.


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