Local heroes recognized for acts of bravery
LETHBRIDGE, AB – A trio has been honoured for their acts of bravery years ago.
At Thursday morning’s Lethbridge County meeting, Coaldale RCMP Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry presented St. John Ambulance Life Saving Awards to Gwyneth Newberry, Milly Wood and Coaldale RCMP Constable Jake Newberry.
The recognition was made due to the trio’s involvement in a tragic incident at Park Lake on August 1, 2016. Henry said then 13-year-olds Newberry and Wood were enjoying a day at Park Lake with family when they spotted an 18-year-old man struggling in the water.
The two called for help, which initiated a rescue mission.