A Demorest man died after Clarkesville police say he jumped to his death Friday night from the bridge on Highway 197 North near Pitts Park.
Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett said preliminary investigation indicates the man was in the midst of a mental health crisis and, as a result, made the decision to enter the water on his own accord about 6:30 p.m.
Because of seasonal activities in downtown Clarkesville, emergency personnel arrived at Pitts Park almost immediately after being dispatched.
The individual was located in the water some 200 yards downstream from the bridge and despite resuscitative efforts the man died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Foul play is not suspected, Barrett said.
