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.