Constable Sandi Joanne Begg, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On November 17, 2009, Constable Sandi Begg, of the Victoria Police Department, rescued her sister from a possible drowning in Bilston Creek, in Metchosin, British Columbia. Constable Begg was walking with her sister and her dogs along the river when one of the dogs ran into the water and began to struggle against the strong current. Her sister ran in to grab the animal, but the woman's feet were swept out from under her and she disappeared beneath the surface. Constable Begg ran in after her, holding on to a large overhanging branch with one hand and grabbing her sister with the other. With much effort, she was able to pull her sister to safety.