‘Unresponsive male’ pulled from the water under Sikorsky Bridge in Stratford

Connecticut State Police said an “unresponsive male” was recovered from the water near the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge in Stratford, Conn., on Thursday Apr. 4, 2019. The bridge brings the Merritt Parkway across the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford. less Connecticut State Police said an “unresponsive male” was recovered from the water near the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge in Stratford, Conn., on Thursday Apr. 4, 2019. The bridge brings the Merritt ... more Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Buy photo Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close ‘Unresponsive male’ pulled from the water under Sikorsky Bridge in Stratford 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

STRATFORD — An “unresponsive male” was pulled out of the water under the Sikorsky Bridge on Thursday afternoon, according to Connecticut State Police.

Sgt. Dwight Washington, of the Connecticut State Police Public Information Office, said U.S. Coast Guard was en route to the scene around 3:05 p.m. to help with what was initially a search for a person who jumped from the bridge into the Housatonic River.

“No identity on the individual and the case is currently under investigation,” state police said in a statement via email.

Troop G in Bridgeport, which has jurisdiction over the area, said late Thursday night there was no report available yet and that they were “still investigating.”

Stratford Police Sgt. Jamie Rivera said it all started on the Merritt Parkway. Since the parkway is under Connecticut State Police jurisdiction, state troopers are the lead investigators.

“We have officers assisting as well as the Stratford Fire Department,” Rivera said.

The Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge carries vehicles on the Merritt over the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford. The clearance below the bridge is apparently 85 feet. The bridge sees nearly 80,000 drivers daily.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.