1 dead, 1 still missing after group jumps off "Jaws Bridge" in Martha's Vineyard

A 26-year-old man has died and his 21-year-old brother was nonetheless lacking Monday afternoon after a gaggle of individuals jumped into the water off of the "Jaws Bridge" in Martha's Winery, CBS Boston stories. The U.S. Coast Guard mentioned the seek for the lacking brother was suspended Monday round 3 p.m.

4 individuals jumped off the bridge, formally referred to as the American Legion Memorial Bridge however recognized for its look within the 1975 movie "Jaws," Sunday night time, a Coast Guard spokesperson advised CBS Boston. The Coast Guard started a search round 11:20 p.m. and located two of the 4 unhurt.

State Police spokesman Dave Procopio mentioned the preliminary search lasted till about 3:30 a.m., CBS Boston stories. Divers have been then introduced in for the search after dawn.

The search on Monday was centered on the ocean facet of the bridge, Massachusetts State Police mentioned.  

Individuals on Monday continued leaping off the bridge, in defiance of indicators that mentioned leaping and diving was not allowed. 

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