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Aug 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET

Naked man who jumped off Brooklyn Bridge arrested

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A 44-year-old man was arrested after climbing the Brooklyn Bridge, displaying flags, and jumping into the East River.

WHO: Galymzhan Abaildayev and the New York Police Department

WHAT: Abaildayev was arrested and charged after scaling the Brooklyn Bridge, stripping down at the top, displaying flags, and jumping into the East River.

WHEN: Aug 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM ET

WHERE: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA

WHY: He was arrested and charged with offenses including reckless endangerment, graffiti, public lewdness, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.

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