Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 21, 2007
• Invested on: February 29, 2008

Constable Ryan George Hutchison, M.B.
Robin Mole, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On August 21, 2005, Constable Ryan Hutchison and paramedic Robin Mole rescued two young girls from drowning in the waters of Lake Erie, in Leamington, Ontario. The two victims, aged 11 and 13, were struggling to stay afloat some 10 metres from shore, unable to swim back due to the strong waves. Alerted to the scene, Mr. Mole grabbed a life ring and dove into the water with Constable Hutchison to reach the girls' side. Swimming against the strong tide, they managed to bring the girls back to the break wall, where they were pulled to safety. Completely exhausted, Mr. Mole was helped back onto the dock, but the strong waves knocked Constable Hutchison back into the water, submerging him numerous times. He was eventually rescued by emergency crews who had arrived at the scene.