A Port Carling senior has been honoured for his bravery by the OPP.
On Tuesday, Bracebridge OPP detachment commander Inspector Burton along with Superintendent Houliston presented 80-year-old Norman Ruff of Port Carling with a Citation for Bravery on behalf of OPP Commissioner Carrique.
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 Ruff was treated for minor injuries.
Photo via the OPP