Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2007-12-06
Invested on: 2008-09-19
Katayoun (Katti) Eslah, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On June 22, 2006, Katti Eslah rescued an elderly man from drowning in the St. Lawrence River, in Brockville, Ontario. Noticing the man floating face down in the water a few metres away from a retaining wall, Ms. Eslah quickly dove into the cold water to save the victim. She then managed to swim back with the victim in spite of the strong current, until she reached a ladder at the edge of the retaining wall. Awaiting bystanders then assisted them both out of the water.