Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: February 5, 2015
• Invested on: May 01, 2015

Constable Fraser Alan Potts, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On May 10, 2013, RCMP Constable Fraser Potts rescued a woman who was in danger of drowning in the Fairford River, in Gypsumville, Manitoba. The woman had intentionally driven her vehicle off the embankment and into the river, which was swollen due to the spring run-off. She managed to escape from the car but was swept away by the strong current. Constable Potts swam out to her and, despite having difficulty moving his limbs in the icy water, he managed to pull her closer to shore where they were picked up by a rescue boat.