Four Receive Provincial Medal of Bravery
Four Nova Scotians received the Province's highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony held today in Halifax.
Premier Tim Houston awarded the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery to Talbot Boyer of Dartmouth, Scott Buchanan of Baddeck, Adam Lefort of Grand Étang and Robert McGregor of Economy.
The Premier said, “Nova Scotians always look out for one another, even in the most difficult and dangerous circumstances. The heroic actions of Talbot, Scott, Adam and Robert are an inspiration to us all.”
On February 17, 2020, Scott Buchanan saved two people who fell through ice at a waterfall near Baddeck. Buchanan jumped through the hole in the ice into the water 2.1 metres (seven feet) below and shielded the individuals from the force of the current, holding on to them for 20 minutes while waiting for help to arrive.
On June 11, 2020, Robert McGregor noticed flames in the window of a house near Truro. Seeing someone in the home unconscious and on fire, he made multiple attempts to pull the person to safety. Despite the quick and heroic action, the victim's injuries were fatal.
On January 29, 2021, Talbot Boyer was operating a Halifax Transit bus when he noticed a vehicle on its roof and on fire. Boyer pulled the occupant from the burning vehicle and used snow to douse the flames. The vehicle exploded moments later.
On June 22, 2021, Adam Lefort was tubing down the Margaree River when a woman fell out of her tube and became trapped in deep water, unable to swim. Lefort dove into the water, brought the woman to the surface and held on to her until help arrived.
Today marked the 13th ceremony recognizing people who have risked their own lives to help others. The awards were paused in 2020 because of COVID.
Forty-seven Nova Scotians have been honoured since 2008.
Information on medal recipients and how to nominate a brave Nova Scotian is available at https://novascotia.ca/bravery.
The photo shows Premier Houston (left) and Attorney General Brad Johns (right) at the medal of Bravery presentation to Robert McGregor of Economy.
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