Just a week before Christmas we have word of another tragedy at the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines.
Niagara Regional Police officers confirm they were called at 8am to investigate a sudden death.
A person was discovered on the side road beneath the bridge with vital signs absent.
St. Catharines' Mayor is making another push for barriers after police shut down the bridge this morning.
Over the last few months, deaths at the bridge have spurred serious discussions about mental health in the community.
Mayor Walter Sendzik, again, urges people to reach out when they are in crisis.
"First thing is talking with your friends and family. If that's a difficult thing, there is the Niagara Distress Centre. There's so many different agencies that are available for trained people who are there to help. They are there to have a conversation. Just continue to reach out, realize, recognize that you aren't alone, that there's people who love and support you that are around you, and the resources are there."
Sendzik says he has contacted Niagara Region officials, including the acting CAO, to push for barriers at the bridge.
The bridge re-opened around 9:30am.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a crisis some of the local resources include:
Pathstone Mental Health has crisis workers available 24/7, 365 days a year by calling 1-800-263-4944.
The Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition asks adult residents to call 911 if someone is in immediate need, or call a Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) 1-866-550-5205.
The Niagara Distress Centre can be reached at:
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls And Area
905-688-3711
Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Area
905-734-1212
Fort Erie and Area
905-382-0689
Grimsby, West Lincoln
905-563-6674