A suicide prevention net has been installed beneath San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, where approximately 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths since its opening in 1937.
The suicide deterrent system, commonly referred to as the net, now covers around 95% of the 1.7-mile (2.7 km) bridge, as reported by the BBC.
"The purpose of the net is to reduce the number of deaths associated with individuals jumping off the Bridge," the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District said in a statement.
"The net is a proven design that deters people from jumping, serves as a symbol of care and hope to despondent individuals, and, if necessary, offers people a second chance."
The stainless steel net was approved in 2014 but work did not start on it until four years later. There had also been pushback from those who claimed it affected the view or was too costly.
The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District noted that the net has already started to have its intended effect. While an average year sees around 30 confirmed suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge, the number dropped to 14 in 2023 when the net was still under construction, according to the district's statement.