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Four honoured for life saving efforts

The Ontario Provincial Police in Essex County honoured four people for helping to save a man's life.

Wendy Howlett, Kimberly Mclean, and Mustafe Mansour all received the Commissioners Citation for Lifesaving during a private presentation.

Top left: Wendy Howlett, Top Right Mustafe Mansour, Bottom left: Kimberly Mclean. (Provided by the OPP) Top left: Wendy Howlett, Top Right Mustafe Mansour, Bottom left: Kimberly Mclean. (Provided by the OPP)

They received the award for their efforts to save a man who went into medical distress after striking a building in Lakeshore.

"It is a tremendous privilege to recognize people that have stepped up and responded to assist others during difficult circumstances. Our community is better off with individuals such as these," said Essex County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Glenn Miller.

Windsor Police Staff Sergeant Scott Chapman was also honoured for his life saving efforts during this incident. Sergeant Chapman was presented with his award during the last Windsor Police Service Board meeting.

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