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Mr. Elliot Ralph Cole

Port Alice, British Columbia

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    Awarded on: 2001-06-27
    Invested on: 2001-12-06
    On February 8, 2001, Elliot Cole rescued a man from a vicious cougar attack near Port Alice, British Columbia. Mr. Cole was driving home late from work when he saw a cougar mauling and biting a man who had been riding a bicycle. Mr. Cole jumped out of his truck, yelling to distract the animal. Seeing that the cat would not release its hold, Mr. Cole struck it many times with his book bag, then repeatedly punched it, but the beast continued its attack on the man's face and neck. Mr. Cole grabbed the man's bicycle and pinned the cougar under the wheels. This allowed the victim to break free and run to the truck. Although the animal managed to squeeze its paw through the spokes to attempt to maul him, Mr. Cole continued to fight it until the dazed animal relented temporarily. He then escaped to his vehicle and drove the man to a hospital where he was treated for his injuries.