UPDATE: Georgia Prisoner's Receive Shocking Reward For Saving Deputy's Life!

On a hot summer day, inmates from the Polk County Jail broke more than a sweat while working detail at a local cemetery. The sweltering heat and humidity had reached a peak and was enough to make anyone sick.

For one Polk County deputy, the heat and humidity did just that. Through heavy breaths and coughs, the deputy succumbed to the heat and passed out while in the middle of securing six inmates.

The inmates, rather than take advantage of the situation by either taking the officer's gun or vehicle, all of which were freely accessible to them, chose to focus on saving the man's life.

The men swiftly removed the man's shirt and bulletproof vest in order to begin CPR services, and then called for help.

Thanks to their quick response, the deputy received the medical attention he desperately needed.

As a reward for their act of bravery, the six inmates will receive a shortened prison sentence of 25% from their original sentencing.