Emergency teams probe cause of death after man found near Kuwait causeway

Kuwaiti emergency services recovered a body from the waters beneath the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway on Tuesday evening, 20 October, following reports of a suspected suicide attempt. Firefighting and marine rescue teams from the Al Joun and Shuwaikh Marine centres launched an immediate search operation after receiving notification that an individual had fallen from the bridge. Search and Recovery Operation The Kuwait Fire Force confirmed that rescue personnel located the body shortly after the search began. The deceased was transported to shore and handed over to forensic authorities to determine the cause of death and verify the individual’s identity. Official reports released on Wednesday, 21 October, did not disclose the age, nationality, or gender of the victim. While the initial emergency call cited a suspected suicide, the Kuwait Fire Force stated that the exact circumstances of the fall are still under investigation. No official confirmation has been provided regarding whether the incident was intentional or accidental. Infrastructure Safety Concerns The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety on the 36-kilometre Sheikh Jaber Bridge, one of the longest maritime causeways in the world. Since its inauguration in 2019, the bridge has recorded at least 10 suicide attempts, according to local media records. The frequency of these incidents has previously prompted discussions among Kuwaiti officials regarding the installation of higher safety…