Life Saving Award

Two Kenora Residents have been presented life-saving awards forhelping to rescue a man who was drowning in Lake of the Woods.

Lori Burton and Charlie Strachen were presented certificatesfrom the Royal Canadian Humane Association yesterday byKenora Mayor Len Compton.

Strachan was also given a bronze medal for his actions.

On July 4th, 2007, an intoxicated man was heard flounderingin the water off the Main Street Dock.

Burton called 9-1-1 to help, while Strachan dove into thewater to try and rescue the drowning man.

He was eventually brought to dry land and was taken tohospital where he was treated and released.

The actions of Burton and Strachen were described ascourageous and their intervention helped save a life.