Georgia inmates hailed as heroes for saving injured deputy A Georgia sheriff’s office is thanking a group of inmates credited with rescuing a deputy who collapsed and suffered a head injury while supervising a jail unitLAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- A Georgia sheriff's office is thanking a group of inmates credited with rescuing a deputy who collapsed and suffered a head injury while supervising a jail housing unit. The Gwinnett County deputy was patrolling the unit when the inmates noticed he did not appear to be feeling well, according to an account the sheriff's office posted to social media Tuesday. A group of inmates then began pounding on their housing unit doors and shouting the deputy's name to try and wake him, the office said. Three inmates rushed to help the heavily bleeding deputy and use his radio to call for aid. “We are deeply appreciative to these three inmates for the courage, determination and kindness they displayed when they came to the rescue of our deputy,” the sheriff’s office said, adding: “They didn’t hesitate.”The deputy survived and was recovering at home Tuesday, officials said.

Source: ABC News July 29, 2020 13:52 UTC