Police ID body found by Llano bridge
Investigators have identified the body of a man discovered July 21 beneath the Roy B. Inks Bridge in Llano. Staff photo by Jennifer Greenwell
Investigators have identified the body of a man discovered beneath the Roy B. Inks Bridge over the Llano River in Llano on July 21. A Llano Police Department released new information about the death on Thursday, July 24, implying the cause was suicide.
“In the midst of this tragedy, we are reminded yet again that there are those among our community that are struggling,” reads the LPD media release. “We all struggle at times but sometimes the loads we carry are too heavy for one person to bear. That is why it is important to reach out for help because it is available to you.”
The LPD has not publicly released the man’s identity as it is still attempting to locate and inform family members. DailyTrib.com does not name victims of suicide.
The body of the middle-aged man was found by someone fishing near the Llano Dam on Monday and reported to law enforcement. First responders had a difficult time recovering the body due to recent rains and flooding. Roy B. Inks Bridge is in the heart of Llano, sandwiched between Grenwelge Park on the south bank of the Llano River and Badu Park on the north bank.
“We are here to help you,” the LPD release continued. “If we cannot help, we can find you the help you need in your time of crisis, and we are just a phone call away. Sometimes all we need is someone to listen while we talk through our struggles. We are here to listen when you need us.”
SUICIDE HELP
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or despair, the following resources are available:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—Dial 988
- Veterans Crisis Line—Dial 988 and then press one
- AgriStress Helpline for Texas (for farmers/ranchers, etc.)—Call 833-897-2474
- Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers crisis line—Call 877-466-0660