(Thechieftainspear) – A surreal scene unfolded inside Los Angeles County’s Men’s Central Jail on Sunday when an inmate was found perched on a small ledge just inches below the razor wire, prompting a dramatic rescue operation.
Few details have been released, and it remains unclear how the inmate managed to reach such a precarious position, which appeared to be atop an air vent, or what drove his actions. The man, who was reportedly completely unclothed, was discovered in this dangerous location by jail staff.
Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) swiftly responded, initiating a high-angle rescue operation.
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In a photo provided by the Sheriff’s Department, five SEB team members can be seen in action. Two officers are handling ropes and pulley systems, while another stands on a ladder beneath the inmate. The rescue team worked to safely lower the inmate from his dangerous position.
The individual, who authorities say has a history of mental illness, was brought down without incident and safely taken into custody. Remarkably, no injuries were reported during the ordeal.
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