The American Legion Bridge, which has become known as “Jaws Bridge” due to the popularity of the movie.Photo: Getty Images
One swimmer was found dead and another went missing after they jumped from an iconic Massachusetts bridge that was featured inJaws, according to authorities.
Massachusetts State Police said they found the body of an adult male on Monday morning after he and another man jumped into the water from a bridge located in Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday night.
The two men were brothers, NBC affiliateWHDHreported, citing officials. The deceased was 26 and the missing man is 21, according toCBS News.
State Police said they won’t release more information “at this time.”
In this file photo, a boy is seen jumping from “Jaws Bridge” during JawsFest in 2012.Mario Tama/Getty
The men jumped from the bridge with two others who were ultimately rescued, ABC affiliateWCVBreported.
“Jaws Bridge,” officially named American Legion Memorial Bridge, is located on Beach Road and connects Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, per State Police.
The bridge received its nickname after appearing inJaws, which was shot on Martha’s Vineyard before the film was released in 1975.
The location has proven popular for locals and tourists, but there are signs in the area warning people not to jump from the bridge, per WCVB.
An Instagram search of “Jaws Bridge” pulled up dozens of images of people leaping from the edge of the bridge into the water.
According to WBZ reporterLouisa Moller, visitors continued to jump from the bridge Monday morning.
source: people.com
