The Walking Dead 4.16 "A" Season Finale - Spoiler Alert

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One did see his face - as Rick was hiding under the bed and two of the Claimers were arguing over who got to sleep in the bed - they got into a scuffle, and one of them was choked into unconsciousness on the floor...

Hmm...I thought that guy died. I may have to go back and watch that episode again.

Well, if he lived, that would certainly explain it.