Deputy Saves Life

Deputy Jonathon Wilbanks received a Lifesaving Ribbon recently for his actions in saving a life. 

Marla Jones

marla@southerntorch.com

SCOTTSBORO, Ala.— The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on January 25, from a subject who stated that a person had hung himself at a residence in Hollywood, Alabama. 

Deputy Jonathon Wilbanks was the initial responding Deputy and upon arrival found the victim lying on the floor, not breathing with a severe head laceration from his head striking the floor. 

A female, who had apparently cut the victim down, was attempting to conduct CPR on the victim. Deputy Wilbanks immediately took over and continued CPR. Shortly after, the victim began breathing.

Deputy Wilbanks and Deputy Dhruvil Patel then worked to control the bleeding coming from the victim’s head as they waited for EMS personnel to arrive.  The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance and is believed to have fully recovered.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office recently presented Deputy Jonathon Wilbanks with a LIFESAVING RIBBON for his actions.