Is it possible to jump from the Golden Gate Bridge and die upon impact?

[Kay_Philosopher]

Also, how long would it take for one to stay conscious until they plummet to their death?

 

[rosie93]

Yes. Many die. Some survive.

 

[Darkmoon Queen]

It isn't only possible, it's probable. Very few survive that fall. Water isn't 'soft' like you'd think.

As for being conscious when you fall, I've often wondered that. Some say you pass out at a certain velocity, others say this has no evidence behind it.

 

[flagmaster]

Don't think there are many who are around to answer that second question. If you don't die on impact you'll probably drown with fractured bones puncturing through your organs completely disabling you

 

[Kay_Philosopher]

Hmm, would jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge be equivalent to staying conscious and aware as if you were skydiving?

 

[wannabesetfree]

I don't know but I'm just too scared to do it. Everyone who attempts to do so is very brave and I commend them for having the guts to go through with it.

 

[Mukey]

I think some die on impact and others break limbs and eventually drown to death. It's a dreadful way to go.

 

[RazzleDazzle]

There was a documentary a while back on people ctb from the Golden Gate Bridge, probably worth checking out if you're interested in going that route.

I'm not sure that it's actually easy to get out there and make the jump. I lived in SF briefly years ago and my understanding was that they got cops on the bridge pretty fast as soon as someone was spotted on the bridge who looked suspicious. Also I think that they've beefed up the physical barriers so it's not so easy to just jump these days, though I could be wrong about that. Definitely something worth investigating before going further with a plan.

 

[sorryforthat]

in many cases they die and lose consciousness by impact but some cases die by drowning

 

[Josuyo]

There was a documentary a while back on people ctb from the Golden Gate Bridge, probably worth checking out if you're interested in going that route.

I'm not sure that it's actually easy to get out there and make the jump. I lived in SF briefly years ago and my understanding was that they got cops on the bridge pretty fast as soon as someone was spotted on the bridge who looked suspicious. Also I think that they've beefed up the physical barriers so it's not so easy to just jump these days, though I could be wrong about that. Definitely something worth investigating before going further with a plan.

I was actually approached by cops on that bridge when I was just waiting for my family to catch up with me. Anyone alone and lingering around that area are probable targets for law enforcement. I'd say it's not the best site to pick for this reason it's likely you may just get caught before you even get a chance to attempt.

 

[Kay_Philosopher]

I also highly think the GGB is a No no as there are literal nets that will leave one disabled.

 

[Mashedout]

As for being conscious when you fall, I've often wondered that. Some say you pass out at a certain velocity, others say this has no evidence behind it.

Why would you pass out? It's just like skydiving, and I've been skydiving in freefall for much longer than a bridge jump. You're not going to pass out because you're weightless effectively and not experiencing G forces. The G forces start when you hit the water.

 

[ChobaniFlipSmores]

Why would you pass out? It's just like skydiving, and I've been skydiving in freefall for much longer than a bridge jump. You're not going to pass out because you're weightless effectively and not experiencing G forces. The G forces start when you hit the water.

You'd potentially pass out if you jumped out of a commercial airplane at a cruising altitude due to the lack of oxygen at +30,000 feet, but otherwise I agree that free fall itself doesn't inherently cause you to pass out.

 

[Kay_Philosopher]

This question may deter, but is now impossible for one to jump from the bridge because of the nets that are installed? Or are there areas where the net isn't installed? Just out of curiousity. There are conflicting sources on this.

 

[Manaaja]

I watched a document about people falling from high places, and they said that falling from 15 meters to water feels like hitting the concrete.

 

[Kay_Philosopher]

I watched a document about people falling from high places, and they said that falling from 15 meters to water feels like hitting the concrete.

That was years ago. It is impossible now.