Mr. Speaker, on January 9, three persons in my riding displayed exemplary courage.
A group of 11 snowmobilers from the Netherlands and Moncton were on an excursion in Kent County, on the Bouctouche River.
At one point, the ice gave way underneath the weight of the snowmobiles. While some managed to free themselves, four of them were imprisoned in the icy waters.
It was at this point that Ronald Allain, David Small and Louis Godbout helped them, thus preventing an unfortunate outcome.
A few weeks ago the municipality of Bouctouche recognized their courage. It is with pride and admiration that I would like members of the House to join me in congratulating them and thanking them for their heroism.