A State Police trooper recently saved a man facing a crisis on the edge of the Tobin Bridge, as MSP shared body cam video from the incident to raise awareness about mental health.

Trooper Rassan Charles — a Mass State Police crisis negotiator — is being called a “hero” after he rescued the person battling a mental health crisis.

“We’re just going to talk,” Charles told the man, as seen in the body cam footage. “You’re not alone, (the man’s name). You’re not alone. We all care about you, (the man’s name)… Nothing to worry about, man. Nothing to be ashamed of, get through some tough times.”

The man responded to Charles: “Yeah, I know.”

Charles continued to speak to the man, saying he will support him.

“I will help you. That’s why I’m here,” Charles said. “I swear to God, I will help you

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