Star of Courage
Awarded on: 2014-11-27
Invested on: 2015-05-01
William Ayotte, S.C.
Star of Courage
On November 1, 2013, William Ayotte rescued a woman who was being attacked by a polar bear in Churchill, Manitoba. Mr. Ayotte grabbed a shovel and began hitting the bear, distracting it long enough to allow the woman to escape. The animal then jumped on Mr. Ayotte and began to maul him. Neighbours finally shot at the bear, chasing it away from the severely injured victim.