Two Ohio County deputies on Saturday rushed into a basement filled with toxic gases to save a life, and Tuesday they were recognized for their actions by county officials.

Deputies Aidan Zamborsky and Brenda Lesnett were treated for exposure to the gases following the incident, which took place on GC&P Road. They have since returned to full duty, Chief Deputy Kent Lewis told Ohio County commissioners during their meeting Tuesday morning.

The current health of the victim removed from the basement isn’t known.

“I believe he is still alive, but there were some other health things going on,” Lewis said.

He explained there had been a three-man crew working on the gas lines. One of the men went inside the basement to use the bathroom, and when he didn’t return after about 30 minutes his co-w

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