SAN CLEMENTE – Deputies pulled a man from the cold water Monday evening after he jumped from a pier in an attempt to commit suicide, authorities said.

The 38-year-old San Clemente man was walking along the pier, saying that he was going to jump off at the edge of the pier to end his life, said Lt. Jim England of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

When the man reached the end, he jumped.

Deputies received a call at 6:04 p.m., England said. By that time, the man was in the water yelling for help.

Deputies were able to find a life preserver that was tossed down to the man, he said.

The sheriff’s Harbor Patrol also responded.

“He kept getting knocked into the pylons,” England said.

Deputies aboard the Harbor Patrol’s boat reached the man and were able to pull him aboard, he said.

The man was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor bruises, England said. He is also expected to be held for a psychological evaluation.

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