NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police Detachment commander Inspector Michael Burton along with Superintendent Houliston presented 80-year-old Norman Ruff of Port Carling with a Citation for Bravery on behalf of OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique on Tuesday Oct. 26, 2021.
Mr. Ruff was commended for his bravery after fighting off a black bear that had entered his home on July 31, 2019. The bear left through a door after a short physical confrontation and Mr. Ruff was treated for minor injuries.
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