Texas & Region
KEMP
A Dallas-area police chief has been rescued after falling into an abandoned water well while trying to help round up some loose cattle.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office says Kemp police Chief Jimmy Council suffered minor injuries in Tuesday morning’s accident.
Sheriff’s Lt. Justin Lewis says Council fell about 15 to 20 feet before managing to brace himself in the well.
The police chief used his cellphone to text for help.