UKIAH, Calif. – An inmate at the Mendocino County Jail who attempted suicide Thursday night was saved thanks to the quick efforts of jail and medical personnel.

Shortly before 9:30 p.m. Thursday a corrections deputy completing required cell checks found the 29-year-old male inmate, whose name was not released, in the process of the suicide attempt, according to a report from Capt. Timothy Pearce of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

Pearce said the corrections deputy summoned assistance and assessed the condition of the inmate, who had no pulse and was not breathing.

Life saving measures were immediately initiated and the fire department was notified, Peace said.

Upon their arrival, fire department personnel were able to detect a pulse. Peace said the inmate was then transported to Ukiah Valley Medical Center. The inmate was subsequently transferred to St. Helena Hospital.

Pearce said the inmate's name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

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