Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: January 25, 2007
• Invested on: June 15, 2007

Claude Plante, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On March 14, 2006, Claude Plante rescued an elderly man from drowning off Margarita Island, in Venezuela. Realizing that the man was in trouble, Mr. Plante grabbed a boogie board, jumped into the high waves and swam out to him. He handed the man the floatation device and, struggling against the powerful undertow, pushed him back towards the shore until they could touch bottom. Exhausted, Mr. Plante was suddenly caught in the undercurrent and pulled back to sea where he lost consciousness. Fortunately, onlookers were able to reach him and bring him back to safety.