Alexander Bruce Scott, S.C.
Star of Courage
On February 27, 2008, Alexander Scott rescued a suicidal man from a possible drowning, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Walking along the boardwalk at the harbour, Mr. Scott noticed a man in the water in distress. Without hesitation, he jumped into the ice-filled waters and swam out to reach him. Mr. Scott grabbed the victim in a secure hold and towed the man through the large chunks of ice towards the harbour wall. Nearing their destination, the victim began to panic and pulled his rescuer under water. Mr. Scott broke free and again grabbed the now unconscious victim, bringing him closer to the wall. Although Mr. Scott was beginning to feel the numbing effects of hypothermia, he refused to let go of the victim. With his one free hand, he grabbed onto a rescue line thrown to him, and they were both pulled to safety. Sadly, the victim did not survive.