kicking and screaming

SUN, 21 FEB 2010 1:19P.M.

A woman has survived a jump from the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

A motorist reported the woman’s fall just before 3am Sunday morning.

Police, Coastguard and the Spirit of New Zealand training ship were dispatched to locate the woman and pick her up.

The woman was pulled from the water kicking and screaming, but appeared to be fit and well.

Police say the woman was taken back to land and will likely be referred to mental health authorities.

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