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Cameron said it was usually after a long summer day hanging out in the City Park area.

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Bridge jumping at the popular location came with a risk of breaking the law. Cameron said it was never recommended due to the likelihood of suffering from an injury, but people still did it.

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Were you brave enough to make the jump?