Bravery award given posthumously to Nova Scotian who pulled three from sunken vehicle | Unpublished
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Publication Date: October 22, 2024 - 14:58

Bravery award given posthumously to Nova Scotian who pulled three from sunken vehicle

October 22, 2024
A man who died trying to save three people trapped by floodwaters is among eight Nova Scotians awarded the province's Medal of Bravery.


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