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Seneca County Jail inmate collapses and dies on Sunday according to sheriff

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office says two other inmates performed CPR on the male inmate before corrections officers and emergency personnel could take over.

SENECA COUNTY, Ohio — An inmate is dead in Seneca County on Sunday after collapsing while working out.

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office says the 56-year-old inmate, from Tiffin, was working out by doing push ups with other inmates just before 6 p.m. when he collapsed.

Two other inmates performed CPR on the man until corrections officers arrived with a defibrillator and attempted to shock him into consciousness, according to the sheriff’s office.

When Tiffin Emergency Medical personnel arrived, they took over life-saving measures.

The inmate was then taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation says no foul play is suspected.

The Lucas County Coroner’s office will perform an autopsy according to the sheriff’s office.

A month ago, another inmate also died at the Seneca County Jail. 

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