Not every inmate leaves prison with the intention of becoming a ‘better’ person. However, American Jacob Bell was released early due to good behavior, changed from ex-convict to guardian angel and saved two people from certain death in just six weeks.
Bell was sentenced to 35 years in prison for theft in Ellis County, Texas, in the late 1990s. However, according to television station KXAS-TV, his 15-year prison sentence was waived. The fact that he was released in 2024 – and not just in 2031 – turned out to be a stroke of luck for two of his fellow human beings.
Girl saved from drowning
On August 24, while boating with a friend on Lake Waxahachie, Texas, he saw a teenage girl fall from a dock into the water and be in danger of drowning: “I was only about 100 yards away and saw her head submerge.” disappeared. . We are moving full steam ahead.”
The 47-year-old jumped into the water and was able to pull the drowning person into his boat: “She was blue in the face and was no longer breathing. I started CPR and pumped until she was spitting out water and taking deep breaths.” The 17-year-old, who was with a local church youth group, was taken to hospital and released the next day.
“I didn’t hesitate for a second”
That’s not all heroic deeds. In October, Bell was driving in Comanche County when he witnessed a traffic accident on a highway. An elderly man had slipped, fallen and crashed into a telephone pole. Bell: “The car was on its roof and was on fire. I didn’t hesitate for a second, jumped out of my car and went to the burning wreckage.”
Car window smashed, driver rescued
He smashed the driver’s window with his fist and pulled the lifeless driver out. He then began resuscitation measures and “felt a heartbeat again shortly after.”
When emergency services arrived, the 72-year-old driver was breathing again. He was taken to hospital with broken ribs and is recovering. Bell was also taken by ambulance because he suffered smoke inhalation during his rescue.
“Part of society again”
For the lifesaver, who freely married his girlfriend and became a father, his heroic deeds are a true blessing: “It is an indescribably good feeling that I was able to help. Especially since I was still behind bars. My self-esteem has increased again and I feel like I am part of this society again!”
Source: Krone
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