Response to jump off Burnside

Emergency workers respond Thursday, April 27, 2017, after a man jumped off the Burnside Bridge onto the Eastbank Esplanade's floating dock.

(Dave Killen/Staff)

A man died Thursday afternoon in Portland after jumping from the Burnside Bridge onto the floating dock of the Eastbank Esplanade, police said.

Emergency crews responded about 12:30 p.m. to reports of the jump and found the man dead from his injuries. At least one bystander appeared to be trying CPR on the man as emergency workers arrived.

Investigators closed the Eastbank Esplanade and floating dock near the bridge while they investigated, police said. They didn't release the man's name.

Officials reminded the public that help is available for people considering suicide.

The Multnomah County Crisis Line can be reached at 503-988-4888. People can speak to mental health professionals to receive information about immediate and non-emergency care.

There's also the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a 24-hour psychiatric emergency room that can treat up to 55 patients at one time. The center, which opened in January at 1225 N.E. 2nd Ave., will not turn anyone away for inability to pay.

— Tony Hernandez

thernandez@oregonian.com

503-294-5928

@tonyhreports