Athens police officers recognized for saving two lives
Officer Mac McWhorter (left) and Officer William Newton (right)
Two Athens police officers are being recognized for recently saving lives during two roadside emergencies.
Posted: Mar 5, 2021 9:46 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
They saved two lives in two days.
On Feb. 26, first responders were sent to U.S. 31 and Interstate 65 for a call about an unresponsive person. When Officer Mac McWhorter and Officer William Newton arrived, they performed CPR until more help arrived.
Police learned a couple was traveling on the interstate when the husband started having chest pains and passed out. He was flown from the scene and later talking when they took off.
Hometown heroes: Athens police officers save two lives in two days From L to R: Officer McWhorter and Officer Newton (Source: WAFF) By Anna Mahan | March 6, 2021 at 10:12 AM CST - Updated March 6 at 10:17 AM
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Let’s talk about some hometown heroes, shall we?
The city of Athens is recognizing two officers for saving two lives in just two days.
Back on February 26th, two officers, Officer Mac McWhorter and Officer William Newton, responded to a call about an unresponsive man.
The two officers found the man, and performed CPR until more help came to the scene. Police Chief Floyd Johnson says this quick action ultimately helped save the man’s life.