Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 24, 2009
• Invested on: October 22, 2010

Marc Patterson, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On August 1, 2007, Marc Patterson wrestled a cougar that had attacked a 12-year-old boy during a camping trip, near Clinton, British Columbia. The youth had been walking alone, a few metres from the cabin, when a cougar jumped on him. Mr. Patterson ran to the child's aid, kicked the cat numerous times, and strangled it until it released the wounded boy. The rescuer then proceeded to tackle the cougar before it slithered out of his grip and turned on him. Unperturbed, Mr. Patterson once again confronted the animal, which eventually retreated. The boy was then airlifted to a hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.