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Inmates break free from cell to help ill jailer
- Published_at:2016-07-08
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:USA TODAY
- tags: parker county texas wfaa inmates texas News jailers jail inmates save jailers life acts of kindness
- description: A Parker County, Texas, jailer who had an apparent heart attack may very well be alive thanks to inmates who put themselves at risk to help him. It happened on June 23 in a holding cell in the basement of the District Courts Building in Weatherford. At least eight prisoners were behind a locked door in a small room off to one side. Their lone guard sat outside and had been joking with them when he slumped over unconscious. “He just fell over," said inmate Nick Kelton. "Looked like an act. Could have died right there.” Kelton and other inmates began shouting for help. Then they managed to bust out of their holding room, even though they knew it was dangerous. Be Smarter. Faster. More Colorful and get the full story at http://usat.ly/29xm5SX *************************************************************************** Want even more? Subscribe to USA TODAY's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/USATODAY?sub_confirmation=1 Like USA TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatoday Follow USA TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USATODAY Follow USA TODAY on Instagram: https://instagram.com/usatoday/
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