On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at approximately 9 a.m., a Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputy from the City of Springfield was patrolling in the area of Begg Park at 503 Military Street in the City of Springfield. The deputy saw a man lying on the ground in the park. The 69-year-old man had walked away from a local assisted living facility. He was not dressed for the temperature and wearing only a short-sleeve shirt, pajama pants, and was missing a shoe. The male was showing initial signs of hypothermia and was in critical need of help. The deputy wrapped the man in a rescue blanket and began providing medical assistance until paramedics arrived.
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Deputy Maccah Mcghee’s awareness of her surroundings and knowing how to assist someone in distress was crucial in the man's rescue and survival. Deputies were assisted by LifeCare Ambulance.
