By A Correspondent- An inmate’s bid to escape from prison hit a snag after he got stuck on the prison barbed wire fence.

The man’s privates got stuck on the fence while he was trying to jump over and he was caught by orison authorities.

A video of the inmate stuck on the barbed wire fence with prison officials trying to rescue him by giving him instructions went viral on the social media.

Correctional services spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo said the incident took place on 26 May at Empangeni Prison in KZN.

While only one inmate is seen, Correctional Services say there were two of them.

The man can be heard whispering that he’s worried about his private organs.

Officials lighting his face with a torch are heard screaming at the man, who’s taking his time getting off the high fence.

But the warders are not impressed.

“Jump down!” they scream at him.

“My privates are hurting. They may not be able to work!” says the inmate wearing a white vest and shorts.

Angry officials repeatedly shout: “Get out of there and jump down. How were you going to get out of there? Do you think you will still use your genitals?”

Nxumalo said more details about the inmates cannot be revealed as it would harm investigations.

He said the inmate was treated for a minor injury after jumping off the fence.

“An investigation is underway and the two inmates were charged by police. Attempting to escape is a criminal offence.” – Online