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Cranbrook
2023-12-01 06:34 PST
File # 2023-9706
Five local youth have been recognized by the Cranbrook RCMP.
On October 18th, 2023, five Cranbrook youth noticed a young child walking along the railroad tracks unaccompanied. The youth worked together and were able to divert the child from the dangerous tracks.
The child was alone and was trying to walk to the store to find their mother, says Cst Katie Forgeron. The quick thinking of these youths ensured that the child was removed from the potential danger of the tracks.
The child was alone and was trying to walk to the store to find their mother
The quick thinking of these youths ensured that the child was removed from the potential danger of the tracks
The youths then called police and stayed with the child until help arrived.
Thankfully, we will never know what may have happened had this group not come by this child, adds Staff Sergeant Barry Graham. The group’s quick and compassionate response prevented a tragic outcome. Additionally, word of their inspirational deed spread quickly through Cranbrook detachment making each and every one of us incredibly proud of the community we serve.
Thankfully, we will never know what may have happened had this group not come by this child,
The group’s quick and compassionate response prevented a tragic outcome. Additionally, word of their inspirational deed spread quickly through Cranbrook detachment making each and every one of us incredibly proud of the community we serve.
On November 23, the five youth, Christeena Soles, Aurora Plante, Brodie Wall, Aleaya McKenzie and Elena Van Manen were each given Detachment Commanders Commendations in a ceremony held at the Cranbrook Detachment.
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Email: kathy.forgeron@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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