Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 14, 2018
• Invested on: September 09, 2022

Sean McGinnis, M.B.
Whitehorse, Yukon

On October 16, 2016, Sean McGinnis rescued a distressed woman from drowning in the Yukon River. As he was out walking with a friend, Mr. McGinnis heard a strange noise coming from the water and immediately recognized it as a person in distress. Following the sound, he ran along the riverbank, entering the water several times before he finally caught sight of the victim, who was now floating, unconscious, on the surface. He plunged into the freezing water and swam out 15 metres to reach the victim. Fighting against the current, he towed the woman back to shore and waited for help to arrive.