Dawson Creek Heroes Honored for Bear Attack Bravery

In a remarkable display of bravery, three individuals from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, received Canadas top honors for their actions during a vicious black bear attack in October 2022. Leosette Hansen, Wennali Canoy, and Adrian Bartolome were awarded the Star of Courage and Medal of Bravery for saving Hansens friend Analyn Bartolome from the bear on Bear Mountain ski trails. Despite the attack, they fought back with sticks and logs, with Hansen even shielding her friend. The group was airlifted to hospitals, and the bear was shot. The awards were presented by outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, who praised their...