Golden Gate bridge may get anti-suicide net

Stainless steel net would likely cost more than $40 million

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updated 6:27 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - A stainless steel net may soon hang underneath the Golden Gate Bridge to stop people from attempting suicide by jumping off.

The board that governs the world-famous bridge voted Friday after considering several other methods to prevent suicides.

Officials estimate the net will cost between $40 million and $50 million. It will require an environmental review and further study before installation.

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Officials say about 20 people jump from the bridge every year. But 38 people jumped last year, and 19 have jumped so far this year.