A Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks conservation officer is being credited with saving the life of a woman who was allegedly an intended murder victim.
According to a Wednesday news release from the state agency, on Monday, July 20, conservation officer Brian Tallent was on routine patrol in Yalobusha County when he received a call about possible trespassing on or near the Holly Springs National Forest. Tallent reported to the area and made contact with a vehicle matching the description given, on a remote dirt road near Curry Lake.
Tallent found an unconscious woman in the vehicle and performed life-saving measures on the female passenger, who was airlifted to a nearby hospital for her injuries. The news release did not identify the woman, nor did it state the nature of her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, Michael Paul Gray, 42, of Coffeeville, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a Schedule 1 drug and booked into the Yalobusha County Jail, the MDWFP news release noted.
“We are extremely proud of the immediate, decisive actions taken by officer Tallent. Our prayers are with the young lady, that she can fully recover from this heinous act of violence” stated MDWFP Col. Steve Adcock.
The case is still under investigation.
IN THE PHOTO: State wildlife conservation officer, Pvt. Brian Tallent (second from left), is pictured with some of his commanding officers. From left, they are Col. Steve Adcock, Mjr. Jason Young and Lt. Col. Jerry Carter. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
