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What does the Red Cross say about jumping into water from a bridge?

Don't do it. Do not enter water from a height.

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  1. Don't enter the water from a height like a bridge ✔
  2. It's fine if you jump feet first
  3. It's fine if the water looks dark and deep

Why: You can't see rocks, logs or shallow spots from above, and the impact from a height is hard on your body. The Red Cross says not to enter water from a height, such as a bridge or boat.

Huh, didn't know that: The Red Cross says natural water can have drop-offs that suddenly change how deep it is.

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Why did the frog stay off the bridge? He'd rather hop in from the bank like a pro.
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Answer: Don't enter the water from a height like a bridge. You can't see rocks, logs or shallow spots from above, and the impact from a height is hard on your body. The Red Cross says not to enter water from a height, such as a bridge or boat.

  1. American Red Cross: Lake and River Safety www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/lake-river-safety.html
    Do not enter the water from a height, such as a bridge or boat.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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