Man who survived George Washington Bridge jump may have life to look forward to

November 8, 4:59 PMNorth Jersey Crime ExaminerJerry DeMarco

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Odds are that a former Naval Academy water-polo player who jumped from the George Washington Bridge and lived to talk about it will become a happier guy.

It's no joke. He may develop back pain or digestive trouble or have problems breathing at times. But many survivors have reported a new zest for life. They feel "better psychologically" and see the brighter side, according to a study in the academic journal Suicide and Life.

After all, by plummeting 212 feet and then SWIMMING TO SHORE, 28-year-old Adrian Rawn defied the odds.

The Catholic Church revised its mortal sin list when it removed suicide, allowing for the possibility that someone could feel remorse amid the act.

But if Rawn is in the range of 150-175 pounds, he covered the distance in about 2.5 seconds -- barely enough time to blink, much less think. There's more time between CD tracks. CONTINUED....