Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2019-06-18
Invested on: 2022-09-09
Margaret Irene Bell, M.B.
Calgary, Alberta
Medal of Bravery
On August 1, 2017, Margaret Bell saved a man from drowning in the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary, Alberta. While walking in the area, Ms. Bell saw the victim struggling in the water, calling for help and trying to remain above the surface. Without hesitating, she ran to the shore and jumped into the water while reassuring the victim. She swam some 50 metres in the very cold, deep water to reach the man, who was panicking and grabbed onto her. Ms. Bell moved back while encouraging the man to calm down, then tossed her sweater to him for him to hold on to. She managed to pull the victim to shore, then told him to put his arms around her neck so that she could lift him out of the water safely while they waited for help to arrive.